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 4206922 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208853 epoch_slot_no: 18453 block_no: 4206745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-05-25 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ef482a3339d5acf16b30e783e27778a76d2c49d613b7912c15bd9e33ce535dBlock Operator
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