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 4203037 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4204968 epoch_slot_no: 14568 block_no: 4202860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3031 time: 2020-05-24 06:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd986b21ac7ef559399a1d328d75f44c7d1ab2f4fc0aa79b6caeea059fccdd96cBlock Operator
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