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 4205033 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206964 epoch_slot_no: 16564 block_no: 4204856 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1430 time: 2020-05-24 17:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa244699919ec2b373374d1705fb48e66542385da5b849453f4b44507a0acb2Block Operator
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