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 4204805 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206736 epoch_slot_no: 16336 block_no: 4204628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8959 time: 2020-05-24 16:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4137cccc2874edb08480de90514db6667b1e437ddbd8b87079dab715dfe70da8Block Operator
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