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 4204176 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206107 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 4203999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2020-05-24 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06fdcad3557a2fd3d9cbe4c5f4396a2341f8692761f0a7157b5b954a13ea062dBlock Operator
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