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 4201452 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4203383 epoch_slot_no: 12983 block_no: 4201275 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2598 time: 2020-05-23 21:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1815edec50230bcca610435cd35ec4d3546ad87bd4b8e4915392b2096c1dc79Block Operator
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