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 4209565 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211496 epoch_slot_no: 21096 block_no: 4209388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1505 time: 2020-05-25 18:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7f8edb7741838a8ff75ac07ae4470b05417a95002d78a78e507bb6a81e827eBlock Operator
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