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 4199934 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4201865 epoch_slot_no: 11465 block_no: 4199757 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-05-23 13:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7efd558ec3cbe639a222b07ba52f978c4ee8b6d7cf67e331a2b1fc8f68ce9175Block Operator
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