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 4208190 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210121 epoch_slot_no: 19721 block_no: 4208013 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-05-25 11:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23dc3eebf3ef0c15c475fe28ac4d0961307f3a5e40739f9eeab44dcca4641c31Block Operator
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