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 4201586 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203517 epoch_slot_no: 13117 block_no: 4201409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-23 22:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e2ee5d54520f6ee5632e8dc33fc7760215c06b45d1c469067e9533c56501c9Block Operator
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