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 4205132 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207063 epoch_slot_no: 16663 block_no: 4204955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1368 time: 2020-05-24 18:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x611d79a95ba29c0910d2af6720f44c47111fff10295a993776e82de6505e1106Block Operator
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