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 4200598 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4202529 epoch_slot_no: 12129 block_no: 4200421 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2814 time: 2020-05-23 17:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76bb09a86cc7c0347260d786f736e05c05e58276c794c940f5ae1631218203dcBlock Operator
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