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 4206931 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208862 epoch_slot_no: 18462 block_no: 4206754 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-25 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4396af65f28c087ce9f1777ce3b663d3af67e0afe094f5b6f9497e9ae630c27cBlock Operator
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