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 4206362 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4208293 epoch_slot_no: 17893 block_no: 4206185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1832 time: 2020-05-25 01:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaeebc512e380d4339c542e20d850ed1b9d2c10903ffdbbcee7e39d68fc7f90bBlock Operator
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