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 4202202 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204133 epoch_slot_no: 13733 block_no: 4202025 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2020-05-24 02:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c7607d2da30a40af35c411f8334d0c00729d36c279d514c9d962cd95f8971aBlock Operator
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