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 4199646 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4201577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 4199469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5510 time: 2020-05-23 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a54b3b12292fca8b6c9dc70a9f8768d128c644f3ae0a73acf8c192962138662Block Operator
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