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 4206348 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208279 epoch_slot_no: 17879 block_no: 4206171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2173 time: 2020-05-25 01:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74769b2053424769a24129ee5a3e50e43a8fe6864524a25a1f261d956534802eBlock Operator
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