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 4203133 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205064 epoch_slot_no: 14664 block_no: 4202956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-24 07:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04f5181e54cc5b8997065bbf61cd9d4b83349f0ba749e657acbb5d5c381bfa31Block Operator
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