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 4205046 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4206977 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 4204869 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5503 time: 2020-05-24 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa130e36e00046930d1225a2bb547ffc8e9eeb97d5dfefbffb25d50a36e1f6f26Block Operator
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