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 4204129 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4206060 epoch_slot_no: 15660 block_no: 4203952 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2321 time: 2020-05-24 12:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea61fa043b2282ca920a38f8b7a404c1cf789fa5541b967b22043cb005c843fcBlock Operator
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