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 4199702 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201633 epoch_slot_no: 11233 block_no: 4199525 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1686 time: 2020-05-23 12:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c284f5b50ae0d761b7597bd240ec17ebc28a41e95d16576367e413b1b3f5babBlock Operator
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