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 4204535 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4206466 epoch_slot_no: 16066 block_no: 4204358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3489 time: 2020-05-24 15:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab2760fa426e964aecc83ef310ff211fb6382c924c74b657e3f4bbc8e8661203Block Operator
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