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 4207809 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209740 epoch_slot_no: 19340 block_no: 4207632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1788 time: 2020-05-25 09:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624dbb7b3ba996637a8951b6628b7987fa2c23aa6f732f42508118dd4c558c11Block Operator
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