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 4209320 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211251 epoch_slot_no: 20851 block_no: 4209143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-25 17:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89856500e262536223cf88a75ad180747017b9e9021c00ef25c2f5bbf86918dbBlock Operator
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