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 4208140 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4210071 epoch_slot_no: 19671 block_no: 4207963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-05-25 11:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4cfcedc31723fe6d8c147ca9cdc9a5f5f3657c43542ae4d116cebaa28a3e6eBlock Operator
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