A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4199140 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4201071 epoch_slot_no: 10671 block_no: 4198963 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5453 time: 2020-05-23 09:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044b18d3d8c673a0c34bab2d8d47fb14e3de6ab7e9d3f21162f12e5e921a6325Block Operator
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