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 4207299 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209230 epoch_slot_no: 18830 block_no: 4207122 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3455 time: 2020-05-25 06:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd159e3fa9e45a0686037ee8a422a8b8a196e5144a56a67012b8faad195f23ce4Block Operator
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