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 4208231 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210162 epoch_slot_no: 19762 block_no: 4208054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4856 time: 2020-05-25 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fb7bad9027812b2239aa1421e7a42a1dd72ef521d72e5aa05da92734409404cBlock Operator
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