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 4201085 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203016 epoch_slot_no: 12616 block_no: 4200908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-23 19:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf721a5dea6190b57f846b79c03a7ddd28424410c091412eb4b0c7a3a38cfc9e3Block Operator
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