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 4204789 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206720 epoch_slot_no: 16320 block_no: 4204612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2020-05-24 16:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be89532307ed1283a837ddb2bd6a5cf247f4bfe79519ecf5d9733f9e8170f2eBlock Operator
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