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 4204028 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4205959 epoch_slot_no: 15559 block_no: 4203851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-05-24 12:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05bd556a2caacc849596638c353c29b16ec1812e335f594e32de5fc7bdee96c7Block Operator
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