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 4204106 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206037 epoch_slot_no: 15637 block_no: 4203929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-05-24 12:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c24e1d3440e80abc47bf865d71db87956b05e177745c75c6684b1e647a7596aBlock Operator
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