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 4202879 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204810 epoch_slot_no: 14410 block_no: 4202702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2024 time: 2020-05-24 05:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2296e3f64736776592182ab00ce4a406004e6d08ac185a6ea64450ae8f8b1724Block Operator
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