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 4204817 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206748 epoch_slot_no: 16348 block_no: 4204640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8565 time: 2020-05-24 16:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbbed2aed8c11c605334a5d9a5afa889b5831a6f267a03739f3bfa9fc86c4422Block Operator
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