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 4206794 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208725 epoch_slot_no: 18325 block_no: 4206617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4001 time: 2020-05-25 03:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1da497b3750d58c130f02437ccf43a391aa676e1ee0081bbf5d1afc6b3e8981Block Operator
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