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 4209184 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211115 epoch_slot_no: 20715 block_no: 4209007 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1943 time: 2020-05-25 16:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3742e0c693beab6cf83416d6d43afa969dd9988daef3f8745dd416972eaf91Block Operator
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