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 4208418 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210349 epoch_slot_no: 19949 block_no: 4208241 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1142 time: 2020-05-25 12:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea218cf1d47bff0f7f60d33cd7f0232d4fede0dffc323fbc2a8896726f5c0ce9Block Operator
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