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 4200514 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4202445 epoch_slot_no: 12045 block_no: 4200337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2617 time: 2020-05-23 16:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e96a995a9b2e7b73b7a68dc50d8fbf36780f4e324538cc2a5b9c03f1ac74ffBlock Operator
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