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 4201785 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203716 epoch_slot_no: 13316 block_no: 4201608 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-23 23:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe215227c9e2b859c252dca4fd4607e8dde3573781f7430007cda38d65551a10eBlock Operator
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