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 4206172 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208103 epoch_slot_no: 17703 block_no: 4205995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13623 time: 2020-05-25 00:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8d89831adfd7ea0ef1b668642960b390055f591b53e36579dbb31602b39cdbbBlock Operator
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