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 4200658 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4202589 epoch_slot_no: 12189 block_no: 4200481 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-23 17:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x052a856716121ead3071c346e274a98c293304c2c0aeed99dfb35f4352c147e5Block Operator
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