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 4205750 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4207681 epoch_slot_no: 17281 block_no: 4205573 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3678 time: 2020-05-24 21:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x945fcfa53c7b5ef8cbf8ebe1f3ef96759d7a9ce719eb79dba3e5dbcae6d8f8f2Block Operator
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