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 4201108 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4203039 epoch_slot_no: 12639 block_no: 4200931 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2729 time: 2020-05-23 19:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8d80bf519f78838b317c0cd6c882c265db8bcdab6a949c9e4a3f17bf3c3c20Block Operator
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