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 4206358 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208289 epoch_slot_no: 17889 block_no: 4206181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1171 time: 2020-05-25 01:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dfb01d824a2ed52a1c9e93fa4d4be9d193f0034b23c465389e12a57d6bb537bBlock Operator
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