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 4202316 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204247 epoch_slot_no: 13847 block_no: 4202139 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-24 02:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dad739f7ab32114c4931dc446c5e0a3e027dece30b0ab02197a05e042678fa4Block Operator
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