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 4199177 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4201108 epoch_slot_no: 10708 block_no: 4199000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2106 time: 2020-05-23 09:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f5d055532333220a760d70acbad19cfc94fb1f5d993976847fa5c7306ea598Block Operator
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