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 4207132 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209063 epoch_slot_no: 18663 block_no: 4206955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3060 time: 2020-05-25 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a2c785c22cec9b0f0e560a979dddf8d20a86f4d5018a2fc6aca34cb3b7ed7deBlock Operator
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