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 4205338 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4207269 epoch_slot_no: 16869 block_no: 4205161 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2020-05-24 19:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a712f2600710dbd4faa104d2cd7a36a23c5f993d57514cc2b710ebc11695696Block Operator
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