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 4200187 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4202118 epoch_slot_no: 11718 block_no: 4200010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1809 time: 2020-05-23 14:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83595f39860a46980b0006132d3ff5346bde935963c095d85194e859f7293dc8Block Operator
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