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 4205136 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4207067 epoch_slot_no: 16667 block_no: 4204959 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-24 18:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e01a41eca4f6e8714eeced7c71382068a97277c8364f10c5a571aad3c07c74eBlock Operator
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