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 4203212 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4205143 epoch_slot_no: 14743 block_no: 4203035 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3426 time: 2020-05-24 07:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f39669f6e2ad0b536f5cc862e1f2ac60b70bd854d04d9358f96d0c525d11a7Block Operator
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