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 4202679 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204610 epoch_slot_no: 14210 block_no: 4202502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3409 time: 2020-05-24 04:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53ebdb9f39250ace9c4ad9d5efc92b18ccd4c1ea8ef1c2f8f96312464a667f7Block Operator
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