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 4205993 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207924 epoch_slot_no: 17524 block_no: 4205816 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1548 time: 2020-05-24 23:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa939463ea9b700db7f2384b1e1344db2bc1fb508df59d65e7f5dc6fca185b217Block Operator
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