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 4205301 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207232 epoch_slot_no: 16832 block_no: 4205124 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-05-24 19:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x891d4fcdaf820ed7b885b7ebff4be6d0affc318df464af0760ee872f9e0d81a7Block Operator
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