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 4205504 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207435 epoch_slot_no: 17035 block_no: 4205327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-24 20:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a3d1bcd37963385e2b3f901d5a2f6ac7f5c8be052605486a7c9630bd2eb1f1Block Operator
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