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 4207802 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209733 epoch_slot_no: 19333 block_no: 4207625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2020-05-25 09:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8389d4f454da0ba56a464f9fa225b077773f525859e1ccdd12cd3b50060a1ee7Block Operator
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