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 4207067 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4208998 epoch_slot_no: 18598 block_no: 4206890 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-25 05:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef6ec5cf7c3a09130e89437748ee9f8714926af5c2720d7872c4a36eb922d1eBlock Operator
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