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 4205642 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207573 epoch_slot_no: 17173 block_no: 4205465 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1696 time: 2020-05-24 21:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb3ea6286cb6cb3662a4604c9fbb3cc77c075ef4081f9cda2225ff49b2c63c4Block Operator
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