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 4205061 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4206992 epoch_slot_no: 16592 block_no: 4204884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2020-05-24 17:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0244fcb6c5df6616aa4029574644870efa3d61e23cf876c0d284372a128d166bBlock Operator
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