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 4205869 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4207800 epoch_slot_no: 17400 block_no: 4205692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-24 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80f327f9e7cdce4328e4d51a9a75de4cada703b580a6ba4bed2cbe9c11314b5Block Operator
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