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 4199712 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201643 epoch_slot_no: 11243 block_no: 4199535 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-23 12:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2426a1e5361caa9bed1b98f1d044db305bcc834bfbd650992c767511d53d66f1Block Operator
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