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 4201149 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4203080 epoch_slot_no: 12680 block_no: 4200972 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2695 time: 2020-05-23 20:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ea5c5e219363e6b2f2b952d2f858afe7715ac9970e1c4428abadd1a006555dBlock Operator
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