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 4207205 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209136 epoch_slot_no: 18736 block_no: 4207028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2699 time: 2020-05-25 05:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15f6d0e5a65535bd980ad67e3c133ca1ca390756b04133e236145d77a3083223Block Operator
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