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 4205536 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207467 epoch_slot_no: 17067 block_no: 4205359 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-24 20:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c0a9257c9c771e49dc49480ee46a1b7735904a550134cb24ae2f820d11cf84bBlock Operator
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