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 4200262 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4202193 epoch_slot_no: 11793 block_no: 4200085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2129 time: 2020-05-23 15:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38ca03f9d7aa0b0c0294d50d43b1d19b16bf37678de4390ebe9839e4a46a9a08Block Operator
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