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 4208624 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210555 epoch_slot_no: 20155 block_no: 4208447 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4079 time: 2020-05-25 13:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf9045ca1c4ad229a07b59ceb05938fbc38aae6c183d809035629f1393028c53Block Operator
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