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 4209005 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4210936 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 4208828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3274 time: 2020-05-25 15:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3dea374ee77db41caf24603a2f8be66c72c77641f0aa96dbf1a6498c6152eb0Block Operator
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