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 4204648 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4206579 epoch_slot_no: 16179 block_no: 4204471 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-05-24 15:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa7cc36b9d74f05a7a62be781b69b00769284a99ac3903d31e923e6276cda61Block Operator
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