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 4208497 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4210428 epoch_slot_no: 20028 block_no: 4208320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3262 time: 2020-05-25 13:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceb9523f3043bd89af5fc227ecde07c7e24c6c20f9be6849e0254bcc7ca3fdf0Block Operator
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