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 4202710 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204641 epoch_slot_no: 14241 block_no: 4202533 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1664 time: 2020-05-24 04:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1efae9a5576fa1079a56f25953e3e19a3379bec51cf8cfaa2e7008fa7bf2ff7dBlock Operator
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