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 4203606 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4205537 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 4203429 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8187 time: 2020-05-24 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43fbc1120a822ba001e5a10d030da354f3393eb74ad65c52fb14fafbdcfe968fBlock Operator
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