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 4204897 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206828 epoch_slot_no: 16428 block_no: 4204720 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-24 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9db559fea00190806ae91e14a7e119c1cec92c5e3011799f6aecb4a24618ce9bBlock Operator
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