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 4205655 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207586 epoch_slot_no: 17186 block_no: 4205478 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1860 time: 2020-05-24 21:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ab40267c662de2c18c13b177991b2df0fb09a9513c4ad8af92b43f0bf02b379Block Operator
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