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 4207899 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4209830 epoch_slot_no: 19430 block_no: 4207722 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 982 time: 2020-05-25 09:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd95f9a37a3f860214af0f2c5206c9a3216711ae108a66c661377f3f8b4249206Block Operator
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