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 4199516 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4201447 epoch_slot_no: 11047 block_no: 4199339 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4887 time: 2020-05-23 11:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4679389c271df0143e5a596f9ae0049f5de2c72cb4b8b03cca583c426e91c39Block Operator
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