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 4199402 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201333 epoch_slot_no: 10933 block_no: 4199225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-23 10:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b4061cac4835de9e225bc9d2def94ce7dc1e737dfddc6e538a4e9349eb84b5Block Operator
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