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 4207050 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208981 epoch_slot_no: 18581 block_no: 4206873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2020-05-25 04:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005b0f13433fcf3a1cb9eb1e41711753ac6b3dfef1f32dc4abda45c52f4aac57Block Operator
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