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 4202044 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203975 epoch_slot_no: 13575 block_no: 4201867 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2760 time: 2020-05-24 01:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecde786c91778dfaa12a749a3cf84bfbe179c2ea4c5bbf5cce83bea61d6dbe0cBlock Operator
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