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 4199820 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4201751 epoch_slot_no: 11351 block_no: 4199643 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-23 12:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed715274d3a561b587eafda9bc5558e58e1585a34073be0eb1f9b7a01e2732bbBlock Operator
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