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 4200166 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4202097 epoch_slot_no: 11697 block_no: 4199989 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-23 14:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0e8e23b44cfb6304d740b87c62b8b47860e13bb822c855d2b396a07f5bf1bfBlock Operator
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