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 4207350 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209281 epoch_slot_no: 18881 block_no: 4207173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3208 time: 2020-05-25 06:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd75365ad94305c202b0a1874e96392e2553b83f8155f28e536a237654bda8dBlock Operator
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