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 4203677 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4205608 epoch_slot_no: 15208 block_no: 4203500 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2020-05-24 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dba410abdf5b5a3ef6ab0c3b1729358ca4ba62cfddfc6aa1556efb72419c72aBlock Operator
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