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 4209375 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211306 epoch_slot_no: 20906 block_no: 4209198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1980 time: 2020-05-25 17:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e0db2914f73995caf69ce6eb74e2d5ee322514e576aabaaa14afdf6195c106Block Operator
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