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 4208714 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210645 epoch_slot_no: 20245 block_no: 4208537 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2704 time: 2020-05-25 14:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24b7464b4747a5649ff4776b1c5b6738d8eac1faec00991a3b979aeb11ad8c9aBlock Operator
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