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 4204464 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206395 epoch_slot_no: 15995 block_no: 4204287 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2879 time: 2020-05-24 14:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05947a22d34546ed263bbd899582610e5b952639723867e290204be6c1df286Block Operator
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