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 4201787 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4203718 epoch_slot_no: 13318 block_no: 4201610 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3714 time: 2020-05-23 23:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3567ae82efbcab023836e57a41515d3aa76659f2e8d16f94101560501b3857Block Operator
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