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 4202320 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4204251 epoch_slot_no: 13851 block_no: 4202143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2020-05-24 02:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0502b09e6e8427609b5299cd61a08b8e1f6c08b867af58a293cdacd45db6ed03Block Operator
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