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 4208563 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210494 epoch_slot_no: 20094 block_no: 4208386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-25 13:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed35c2dc011aa733e2047d2a77d25bdc5c47e5a7d04c5e01e309a0e4bfcf3544Block Operator
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