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 4206035 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4207966 epoch_slot_no: 17566 block_no: 4205858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1257 time: 2020-05-24 23:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x949b642a39b4beac3988e8b55193a343bff9d03b225843326285ff26f5c8be8bBlock Operator
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