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 4209292 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211223 epoch_slot_no: 20823 block_no: 4209115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1900 time: 2020-05-25 17:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc52344dbf76c06394c34df9d1a6c73996cefec4af6bddd1787adaf669eec27eBlock Operator
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