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 4205616 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4207547 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 4205439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1843 time: 2020-05-24 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e4f9ecf828816f1d94ac5a79997a9e9f63955ea4c9973b1e152be31a71cd7deBlock Operator
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