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 4204667 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206598 epoch_slot_no: 16198 block_no: 4204490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2020-05-24 15:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf76372e25b04a4af265441d011d97eb3556a3591d85096dc1536760745774b8aBlock Operator
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