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 4205766 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4207697 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 4205589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7683 time: 2020-05-24 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75605b25105ccb541b0cffe5f4f1912549b0721f48f525eab65a8e0b37a9b536Block Operator
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