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 4207715 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209646 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 4207538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 925 time: 2020-05-25 08:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88855abe7db292069b21ee3cbb7fedc5012393357bb238b0a1eb3c9463ce9113Block Operator
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