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 4203141 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205072 epoch_slot_no: 14672 block_no: 4202964 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-24 07:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeae8c9489983cd8bc0503de3ae44de8be99bec55642d6d25d364f639478a70a2Block Operator
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