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 4201082 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203013 epoch_slot_no: 12613 block_no: 4200905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-23 19:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08d886b2d194baf0d61d44c441442ea6b50a26ce2708ba49da3726cd5ecfddbBlock Operator
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