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 4200673 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4202604 epoch_slot_no: 12204 block_no: 4200496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2560 time: 2020-05-23 17:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ad8a613bb303a0894f72fb03420f4523e3312e0d76ff56302b69c2d38c3e307Block Operator
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