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 4200702 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4202633 epoch_slot_no: 12233 block_no: 4200525 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-05-23 17:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e06efcf404148a633ab3002feee9b7cf741d3da8bbed44f06aaea93ea04463bBlock Operator
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