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 4200726 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4202657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4200549 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3654 time: 2020-05-23 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64845a6948461b0e6b7c0fe877a53d01610d1aeb5eb6bc3a61dbe5c5a8a9a159Block Operator
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