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 4203569 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205500 epoch_slot_no: 15100 block_no: 4203392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-05-24 09:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9476e1f10b6f776e3732315e7f54d3884cdd4eabe501ff8c1be7d9310270fe7aBlock Operator
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