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 4199923 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201854 epoch_slot_no: 11454 block_no: 4199746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1682 time: 2020-05-23 13:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde48dce69e8558fa2a167c7b031b0cf3e16690add6a44344f909b75ed51db5bBlock Operator
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