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 4206811 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208742 epoch_slot_no: 18342 block_no: 4206634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-05-25 03:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39abddb207f451703cf7da293f774a30fb479a3b46b8005c5f264f3265dbe30cBlock Operator
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