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 4207461 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209392 epoch_slot_no: 18992 block_no: 4207284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-05-25 07:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8441046b76d09adbdcc562eadc48f2bc15fed6754e9cf2e63cbfe2e50678d8cBlock Operator
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