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 4204437 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206368 epoch_slot_no: 15968 block_no: 4204260 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-24 14:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd26d427feeec55b0134ff29a15c70753e8db23f4bc02aaf107b2ead2d7ac5890Block Operator
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