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 4203669 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205600 epoch_slot_no: 15200 block_no: 4203492 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-24 10:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c970014c8c4f9d9f32d8bcd44c776042bf39aec1bd44f906ad4244d42a7ddfbBlock Operator
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