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 4199823 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201754 epoch_slot_no: 11354 block_no: 4199646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-05-23 12:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda158197a43912d2b5ed6721b45b51c595ba8fe59264cca9219db5fbd44c0fbBlock Operator
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