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 4206351 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208282 epoch_slot_no: 17882 block_no: 4206174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-25 01:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e1d12942a9edd809cc0948042fdb77fe93c7be763d0f56fe60e0fbac92dfa7Block Operator
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