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 4199246 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201177 epoch_slot_no: 10777 block_no: 4199069 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-23 09:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33ac5ff39692393c4841a237d7d35e294272ed95d966fa9bd9df5c7b9ea80d62Block Operator
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