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 4208221 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210152 epoch_slot_no: 19752 block_no: 4208044 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-25 11:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x402a98276025cac45371992439b99d61717dc0272249f8ec2cb774953c8593d2Block Operator
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