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 4203451 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4205382 epoch_slot_no: 14982 block_no: 4203274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1878 time: 2020-05-24 08:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3611eb6d8272c204df6dd30c95c635294066f82365d464f220eb3d83ad2da9Block Operator
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