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 4209148 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211079 epoch_slot_no: 20679 block_no: 4208971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-25 16:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe9b1b558f7e512f440d6960d79bd513b38ea0422dd5c4e0d2bcd2694c97e34Block Operator
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