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 4207127 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209058 epoch_slot_no: 18658 block_no: 4206950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2020-05-25 05:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8cffa8b9478028937d19da25897db563aa5bf04cc797caaf5128f0f85bacf72Block Operator
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