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 4204027 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205958 epoch_slot_no: 15558 block_no: 4203850 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-24 12:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a09e5afd58b25b42a8fc5255a9c3e3a1c01fced64f94eb304e437b1684b5c8Block Operator
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