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 4201356 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4203287 epoch_slot_no: 12887 block_no: 4201179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3340 time: 2020-05-23 21:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96abad5163f1b452fca3de4f603b4c42cd1e26f8cb19cb661f27cf1fa8c727f8Block Operator
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