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 4202335 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4204266 epoch_slot_no: 13866 block_no: 4202158 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3314 time: 2020-05-24 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9e98450d9b56e964b943a666138361ef2f08234fab861a9e1fcc631e34f5d6Block Operator
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