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 4208154 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210085 epoch_slot_no: 19685 block_no: 4207977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-05-25 11:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347b595392c4fb69ae556dcba1c7b70a24ca3a4425f4e7bf8aea3307236f6be5Block Operator
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