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 4204542 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206473 epoch_slot_no: 16073 block_no: 4204365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-24 15:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec09e30891aa220353d5a6f44b295336296ae0d4c322bb27c3bd7b469cf3095dBlock Operator
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