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 4199201 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201132 epoch_slot_no: 10732 block_no: 4199024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4221 time: 2020-05-23 09:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0851cc219f61b81db615d0cf24f9d8d0d7e5dbe6c054162e889b58913bb99a42Block Operator
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