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 4209302 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211233 epoch_slot_no: 20833 block_no: 4209125 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-25 17:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf86481736c382fc70683bb939ca98c5e7bb429780fec88495d40b4200886ec21Block Operator
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