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 4202113 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204044 epoch_slot_no: 13644 block_no: 4201936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2020-05-24 01:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4733d4f49c4ed062fa5b5cb068ab870adf7627eb790b8fee6630193c2013c70eBlock Operator
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