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 4199653 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4201584 epoch_slot_no: 11184 block_no: 4199476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2563 time: 2020-05-23 11:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce1d9890190d166dc6a6f242ad227c0fe9788f3b824fd6beab2c7fac4468f08Block Operator
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