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 4199828 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4201759 epoch_slot_no: 11359 block_no: 4199651 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4087 time: 2020-05-23 12:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff276045a42b1f392854ac2dc8809596ded49c62d94723d202a104b57f7dfd9Block Operator
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