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 4206294 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208225 epoch_slot_no: 17825 block_no: 4206117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-25 00:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3389d4866ec65699f73d6c5cd69f1d40f2da38a4e05994f8972816bb963e49Block Operator
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