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 4201175 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203106 epoch_slot_no: 12706 block_no: 4200998 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-05-23 20:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9fd8063fa1f87b84580a9a3e9f2cd02cd4dcaaa6a6fc9b3688aa6a83cc541f1Block Operator
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