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 4206860 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208791 epoch_slot_no: 18391 block_no: 4206683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3607 time: 2020-05-25 03:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5446b93cf8870a3d8a938fed5e021d0d3af86e4a9854672e3ed626063fc8d8f5Block Operator
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