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 4204703 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206634 epoch_slot_no: 16234 block_no: 4204526 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-24 15:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e016f5d0e592cb68e42cb14484d26ca85862935e12f8d7798713d8ef552c608Block Operator
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