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 4200080 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4202011 epoch_slot_no: 11611 block_no: 4199903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2020-05-23 14:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f7b02bd0bd6c3959f7f16b726bb9ba0e48a2d60d9219aa5d1de8bee04cab50Block Operator
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