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 4206013 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207944 epoch_slot_no: 17544 block_no: 4205836 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-24 23:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc15ee55b53d0fd7e07fa9d1d3c88db1765fb8b19150c8109efc9a2bfc35c5dd1Block Operator
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