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 4209365 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211296 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 4209188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2076 time: 2020-05-25 17:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x808c3fc1d009e3f5d09262d8ac98ec635b8bd99f5c7cf4b01d2cc1648e07e5ccBlock Operator
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