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 4204368 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206299 epoch_slot_no: 15899 block_no: 4204191 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1947 time: 2020-05-24 14:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f9194c6639a4b6d06dbe05ef4e7d94d2487ad015ac0390f31058198e9fddc9Block Operator
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