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 4208788 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210719 epoch_slot_no: 20319 block_no: 4208611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1980 time: 2020-05-25 14:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a1ff73523648ba8fdcc9b95e3f9b0e66690966b610e34025f4976075f91242Block Operator
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