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 4202880 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204811 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 4202703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3237 time: 2020-05-24 05:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf309fb92e5a726f4ee9f198d715874185440d501a401f05a9519c5c7f2d266e6Block Operator
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