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 4206788 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208719 epoch_slot_no: 18319 block_no: 4206611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3270 time: 2020-05-25 03:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd741538830ed1644185a893dcd290783e414771ad6c3156ce76c724aacb3006bBlock Operator
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