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 4208666 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4210597 epoch_slot_no: 20197 block_no: 4208489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3060 time: 2020-05-25 13:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa000a57832e7cf2faf08da869957b15b8ccdda5f45d8d3c94bc6f7dea35ee507Block Operator
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