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 4200123 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4202054 epoch_slot_no: 11654 block_no: 4199946 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-05-23 14:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf13e8ad6e5ead9081434b99e86b431d2195c5289089503201bcb732105476bd2Block Operator
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