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 4199767 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4201698 epoch_slot_no: 11298 block_no: 4199590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2020-05-23 12:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33796ad9ecedc7ba4ead754d77f53a92404b95cceb776141e57fbd6f6209c37bBlock Operator
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