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 4205839 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207770 epoch_slot_no: 17370 block_no: 4205662 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1849 time: 2020-05-24 22:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745e474745f1b9d5dc1087d151cffce3a0f667f93f65203c9ace652c3e9218deBlock Operator
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