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 4209215 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211146 epoch_slot_no: 20746 block_no: 4209038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6746 time: 2020-05-25 17:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d97f0db6c379397e82de71f2e9c9311bef865b515341e76f723d3826bf2548Block Operator
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