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 4207806 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209737 epoch_slot_no: 19337 block_no: 4207629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-05-25 09:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb647766ea25b43f8261b108bcfeba21bdb46c4f82da20e8bb44b4188eb7c5d5Block Operator
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