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 4208391 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210322 epoch_slot_no: 19922 block_no: 4208214 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2699 time: 2020-05-25 12:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8acf9263c44994103396294c2e044b73beec3dd96e8813bd269658ebb68fd26Block Operator
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