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 4206313 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208244 epoch_slot_no: 17844 block_no: 4206136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-05-25 00:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f296cfd8f845ef9e66afa9814e3d0d2f85a97187672ea2c9be9506fbc5d6c8bBlock Operator
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