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 4203966 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4205897 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4203789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6234 time: 2020-05-24 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275781d0848a415982b16d087030268e4cf55c66ed346eab90e535ca7b1e860bBlock Operator
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