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 4205760 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207691 epoch_slot_no: 17291 block_no: 4205583 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2765 time: 2020-05-24 21:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44b1bc06b0743e875524a6e885828f5599ad6b35f76da5b6c18774485acd960fBlock Operator
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