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 4206137 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208068 epoch_slot_no: 17668 block_no: 4205960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1577 time: 2020-05-24 23:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e805ccc0bc7694b376047c511ff9742874ac5d1ea3194deff5f71212e3bf7eBlock Operator
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