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 4208286 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4210217 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 4208109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11831 time: 2020-05-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f8a95dd1df398f35e52989f5886d5c1cf2580311a2a188639451ed8dc39098Block Operator
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