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 4201963 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203894 epoch_slot_no: 13494 block_no: 4201786 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 872 time: 2020-05-24 00:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeed642c01bf271449627cae1626186c80af6b3d4e0f2168162d1530e8c20439Block Operator
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