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 4200186 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4202117 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 4200009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9281 time: 2020-05-23 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a288e28dbd74cfbf7bb660b96295d20b2e507110f3afef3b7ba91de2c8c90bBlock Operator
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