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 4208287 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210218 epoch_slot_no: 19818 block_no: 4208110 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2081 time: 2020-05-25 11:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe67e91562693a5e1539d2a617a69cd3e3f657743088b7c0d6696434f8ff017Block Operator
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