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 4205226 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4207157 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 4205049 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4961 time: 2020-05-24 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb323459bddc2c62a7e4740812d554b993b03ffe689e2ab6a91f1085ee65057a0Block Operator
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