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 4202345 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4204276 epoch_slot_no: 13876 block_no: 4202168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4358 time: 2020-05-24 02:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14c4a9c027ee1caab78c1a134682c68487f242dc01e165d14f4c1d7f26b694fcBlock Operator
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