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 4206985 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208916 epoch_slot_no: 18516 block_no: 4206808 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-25 04:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf88bc5e389e32d9375365455c5b3393fb6e2f9478117a14f634455ee7e5960aeBlock Operator
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