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 4202055 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4203986 epoch_slot_no: 13586 block_no: 4201878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2090 time: 2020-05-24 01:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5b14a312d771b3c0ede278ff1355e864a2649009fd6f7b09b76343401f22c45Block Operator
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