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 4207803 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209734 epoch_slot_no: 19334 block_no: 4207626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-25 09:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6bd983f214ba8d8d3514d117c23f46f7b6e5eac4bf8deafdc9617f7b512aa3dBlock Operator
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