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 4202480 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204411 epoch_slot_no: 14011 block_no: 4202303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2728 time: 2020-05-24 03:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a60236c50230ba1e69bf88ee583a0225aee72f4a41f06edb5878fae01bae64Block Operator
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