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 4206383 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4208314 epoch_slot_no: 17914 block_no: 4206206 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3064 time: 2020-05-25 01:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85458cb533214528d24c1995c75c737da8582f71817545b7af5249d82c7e63caBlock Operator
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