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 4203718 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4205649 epoch_slot_no: 15249 block_no: 4203541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-24 10:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04142a819d8efa21cdab1e74006aee52b8b99a76821b26dee03b32b61d95afb2Block Operator
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