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 4204776 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4206707 epoch_slot_no: 16307 block_no: 4204599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2783 time: 2020-05-24 16:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81f6b339ffb9fc5f6a5e183f20a0f6c9c1ec90db8008d4ec087072d0271e1799Block Operator
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