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 4207959 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209890 epoch_slot_no: 19490 block_no: 4207782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1471 time: 2020-05-25 10:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x222c022dcb705d91a075a9622442aac6a117d9e7ba0ca07ec3e96c993331eef1Block Operator
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