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 4208766 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210697 epoch_slot_no: 20297 block_no: 4208589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2038 time: 2020-05-25 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x933ffb01ab75c78f32b953a5fc2552f5269a0e1ed7e1e00f93c33805ba1dc5bdBlock Operator
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