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 4204655 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4206586 epoch_slot_no: 16186 block_no: 4204478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9052 time: 2020-05-24 15:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01ed1d6ff3e6afe11ebe879380460e840b252bca9c0e1dd6fc5e860f6f0b31d1Block Operator
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