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 4202324 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4204255 epoch_slot_no: 13855 block_no: 4202147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3757 time: 2020-05-24 02:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b62be59ccb7178beaa50037a6fca4216a28708df71bb90be549712fa185846cBlock Operator
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