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 4204583 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206514 epoch_slot_no: 16114 block_no: 4204406 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2020-05-24 15:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f9421aaca97648122d68c01b43b60ba79535576a0815dd89137c17090e3b95cBlock Operator
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