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 4203339 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205270 epoch_slot_no: 14870 block_no: 4203162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-24 08:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993baf808feb3b998d5074fcf5f8a55c7cbeb587ce7df8e735959d6e046a066cBlock Operator
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