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 4202688 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204619 epoch_slot_no: 14219 block_no: 4202511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3085 time: 2020-05-24 04:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb171c964e98f4f65df0a3b0dacce1efdd7de87780289aaa066f5b22bf6d2031Block Operator
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