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 4203203 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4205134 epoch_slot_no: 14734 block_no: 4203026 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5186 time: 2020-05-24 07:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63785c3ef2407cd3ecc1bb79e7b2a70824ae83a2eac0cefaaf5a2aa29d48c65aBlock Operator
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