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 4206204 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208135 epoch_slot_no: 17735 block_no: 4206027 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4497 time: 2020-05-25 00:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa600b09300adedd1a9c6cabe8c8eef3f6289e7847a60968e27cf929d9fe30273Block Operator
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