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 4207692 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209623 epoch_slot_no: 19223 block_no: 4207515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1262 time: 2020-05-25 08:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d06f1bff9020a434e894e62428aa24f3758b3a75cf1d3f7bc9bb58f81ea0af7Block Operator
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