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 4209352 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4211283 epoch_slot_no: 20883 block_no: 4209175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1615 time: 2020-05-25 17:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa6d4f0f2ad397b139e557ce53df560cd6dc88dcb3fa0e8c17f7018258a17ed0Block Operator
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