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 4206709 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208640 epoch_slot_no: 18240 block_no: 4206532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1090 time: 2020-05-25 03:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ff022d821512e2c5d98d06768f63142739fd4d0962489cc7836e7cb2ece65b5Block Operator
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