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 4203872 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4205803 epoch_slot_no: 15403 block_no: 4203695 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4439 time: 2020-05-24 11:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8391732bc5982451d9197fe0d47c33cf3961c4580455d0218671b62fb8040824Block Operator
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