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 4207288 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4209219 epoch_slot_no: 18819 block_no: 4207111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5083 time: 2020-05-25 06:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe585be2ba0db1073e91e4c6e0ace609f85a0b5a17bdf7b2d9f20b0734f301d1aBlock Operator
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