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 4208181 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210112 epoch_slot_no: 19712 block_no: 4208004 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3053 time: 2020-05-25 11:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x694c9838fd546151851412f0075e55c5dcee815948216b5950a9f212f413deb0Block Operator
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