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 4208601 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210532 epoch_slot_no: 20132 block_no: 4208424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2229 time: 2020-05-25 13:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11829f2cd62de6aa699d854874c7e49aa0c4cd8e91ed014c6e4cb81329f90bafBlock Operator
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