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 4205112 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207043 epoch_slot_no: 16643 block_no: 4204935 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-24 18:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798f3008b0a01ce00eef192cc8d297beaf7f9eec0529020e45b8198893a2ed54Block Operator
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