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 4205337 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4207268 epoch_slot_no: 16868 block_no: 4205160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-24 19:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7538fed266affc81f130126652ade74e3e87b23eb72bab04c42fa1ceb953adf0Block Operator
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