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 4208180 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210111 epoch_slot_no: 19711 block_no: 4208003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3778 time: 2020-05-25 11:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eb601a0388e858080e4def9210b4c7adaac0cea102f6a04befa049ad08d7dacBlock Operator
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