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 4202857 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204788 epoch_slot_no: 14388 block_no: 4202680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2420 time: 2020-05-24 05:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10fe71a749ff8cd855a0e1e7be7e25b945d96c6763c44af3a533e2b5d779e1eeBlock Operator
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