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 4202304 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204235 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 4202127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3027 time: 2020-05-24 02:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6121ec59cf55cc0a1c0409293802d4cf1407f02d1ef7a2e2cd3061d926fa8d32Block Operator
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