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 4207357 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209288 epoch_slot_no: 18888 block_no: 4207180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-25 06:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4da963a036c68882536b7948275787209f0389d035f01c62556115a8f4d575eBlock Operator
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