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 4202875 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204806 epoch_slot_no: 14406 block_no: 4202698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-24 05:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68bc36624ba3792e6a99ad4186624bf3167f7eb1548235df1dd02c462a5095b6Block Operator
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