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 4208536 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4210467 epoch_slot_no: 20067 block_no: 4208359 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1566 time: 2020-05-25 13:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2329826d6ea627c4dcde65445084e72ff80e3a894611ce8ff845045bb0dcae3Block Operator
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