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 4207957 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4209888 epoch_slot_no: 19488 block_no: 4207780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4474 time: 2020-05-25 10:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf922b9407a505dc5c40eff4c4304dd02c88cfe3b26e080cf41e573b5b53ed73Block Operator
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