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 4204833 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4206764 epoch_slot_no: 16364 block_no: 4204656 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-24 16:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x764727e4088e561d553082aa2a44467f5b659c78fc96f634090367357e3e1c96Block Operator
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