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 4203422 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205353 epoch_slot_no: 14953 block_no: 4203245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-24 08:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7d6629bad816c5b03850199abbbca5b7cd2f967489d38f6d47fc03b4b89f6bdBlock Operator
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