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 4204447 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206378 epoch_slot_no: 15978 block_no: 4204270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-24 14:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd88ed0bea41e622aad5ed8562c915c2a968e056dfadb36bf6df6bd317b433729Block Operator
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