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 4205083 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4207014 epoch_slot_no: 16614 block_no: 4204906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5660 time: 2020-05-24 18:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64e85dac5006a29627efd4aceca4ff0252a1aa2365a8b12603517899bdf8b43Block Operator
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