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 4200470 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4202401 epoch_slot_no: 12001 block_no: 4200293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-23 16:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ee95e53d275daf8ab00fe860e9de9b969a0509c27f48f47e574cb2bffb9064Block Operator
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