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 4204400 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206331 epoch_slot_no: 15931 block_no: 4204223 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2333 time: 2020-05-24 14:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x567f607abe0530e691eb63891b332bebdd8f3298a8f1b7fe60d19959c104bb44Block Operator
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