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 4203827 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4205758 epoch_slot_no: 15358 block_no: 4203650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-24 11:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfc20d7ccf2b197b708dff8b98df3ae8cd4d1c58dc8c1e9279fc5b9eedf12baaBlock Operator
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