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 4204082 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4206013 epoch_slot_no: 15613 block_no: 4203905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4442 time: 2020-05-24 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913e04f8ba8d5f822e8842f9f1a145e8c7cf1d522b28075c961e0af2a26a17b8Block Operator
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