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 4203859 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4205790 epoch_slot_no: 15390 block_no: 4203682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2144 time: 2020-05-24 11:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f97ec8f7e748df947be0663666ea19bd7a264e779d8a8bc45a20acc9a0f1f31Block Operator
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