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 4208708 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210639 epoch_slot_no: 20239 block_no: 4208531 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-05-25 14:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6319372bc570897ffb3766ff8a724868845813d2a375c313e791e400ee52cfc4Block Operator
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