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 4202391 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204322 epoch_slot_no: 13922 block_no: 4202214 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2676 time: 2020-05-24 03:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b41ba55da8df815bd30d2d4de7159b3b8057a391878d9021f9b1e4fe0864edBlock Operator
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