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 4203159 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205090 epoch_slot_no: 14690 block_no: 4202982 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-24 07:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x030a2efaf43db01ca3b169611c36d2341c967d4acb601b2f6e0b215498abfa30Block Operator
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