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 4208632 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210563 epoch_slot_no: 20163 block_no: 4208455 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1725 time: 2020-05-25 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0fb13dd533c6a88ab2a8d7e8b72f3741ec030652ac630280b120379ddfd6dc6Block Operator
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