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 4202408 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204339 epoch_slot_no: 13939 block_no: 4202231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-24 03:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71bd8675873165967768a668cc13c1dca0e6c7c5db6328e1e1e5829415a490eBlock Operator
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