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 4199803 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4201734 epoch_slot_no: 11334 block_no: 4199626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1820 time: 2020-05-23 12:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91247cf8679e07d3c9b2900bf9b521da85e2b2d2af0387c3b545f2d7074f3cacBlock Operator
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