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 4208656 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210587 epoch_slot_no: 20187 block_no: 4208479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-25 13:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d60888080e37c787e04b73d547c40f3883f73d6ea38c140b5fca85807d6d1d7Block Operator
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