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 4208985 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4210916 epoch_slot_no: 20516 block_no: 4208808 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6320 time: 2020-05-25 15:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cbebfd5ebaa4d4f3d4cc3c85546dd4a27da617f213effb62e033dbb3fbb602bBlock Operator
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