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 4209311 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211242 epoch_slot_no: 20842 block_no: 4209134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2020-05-25 17:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ce0506f28433d216484989adff7263d476cf39996716dcdc32becd853a4ce49Block Operator
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