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 4209069 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211000 epoch_slot_no: 20600 block_no: 4208892 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-25 16:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f746477b8229bfc4626321ca84b32df424d1d0f5f1b2c170ad41c46e24d21f8Block Operator
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