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 4207416 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209347 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 4207239 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2020-05-25 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c95c7c5549d993bcbb524347653b2b2177a0ed45fd5eb4027d555d3a01c1757Block Operator
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