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 4203177 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205108 epoch_slot_no: 14708 block_no: 4203000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-24 07:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7555145412dc1ddd59e854b9c8612e0346dc94f85b0ba2811a26a94e2bb8a10cBlock Operator
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