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 4204384 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206315 epoch_slot_no: 15915 block_no: 4204207 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3791 time: 2020-05-24 14:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b83f20d50779d88c5b8b0021b2832ca6f0bc96c2b9836d2f58ff1cee40d558cBlock Operator
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