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 4207236 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4209167 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 4207059 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8132 time: 2020-05-25 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ab254af82ba2e9401a88a03e08a0156515e8c6a5e2d9d8a3171a2d2876382cBlock Operator
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