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 4209645 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211576 epoch_slot_no: 21176 block_no: 4209468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3310 time: 2020-05-25 19:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeddf55fb1e4bef0815510232506c4d589c8e642252c7ef586f646e9f673b7e50Block Operator
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