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 4207412 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209343 epoch_slot_no: 18943 block_no: 4207235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3085 time: 2020-05-25 06:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67abbd10446c6048399b0a59c70a335060360e5a325e1b027ed0bc5b08bf718fBlock Operator
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