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 4206331 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208262 epoch_slot_no: 17862 block_no: 4206154 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2020-05-25 00:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06b215b454fee2f9343afbe74f648348a5a5a034a98ab6e8e7761cd052d74c03Block Operator
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