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 4207018 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208949 epoch_slot_no: 18549 block_no: 4206841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-25 04:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79427a8093ea97c46a9c725b06f8c862ee44a2870e57a25576beb905956300f7Block Operator
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