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 4202739 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204670 epoch_slot_no: 14270 block_no: 4202562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2020-05-24 05:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x046872e90ec7f60a74315247fc044c0931683e47614022eb069466c1b6762956Block Operator
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