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 4199916 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4201847 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 4199739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1339 time: 2020-05-23 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x008007ecfdbcc0f9e1319e873ff3e33b68d57c1aabbd49d2376fbd8021a7d603Block Operator
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