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 4199369 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201300 epoch_slot_no: 10900 block_no: 4199192 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-23 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72e029c097b574ad35bb3c7f635529c4f9d21eaaebd1a70414483b792aa786dBlock Operator
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