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 4205946 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4207877 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 4205769 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2437 time: 2020-05-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe588ee7443f3d62c9179ad02e302d391e7c3335ca11da29a127ec1d37c52a316Block Operator
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