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 4205414 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207345 epoch_slot_no: 16945 block_no: 4205237 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2020-05-24 19:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbad88f465154bf0fae48ad95eb8a637a2e78a0fed51f67e2ea7fd03b1b0545d4Block Operator
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