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 4208052 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4209983 epoch_slot_no: 19583 block_no: 4207875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1651 time: 2020-05-25 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7e753b23421cebf354a2f7ae083524761d846b3568c357b9f54c40505d2e3eBlock Operator
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