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 4209676 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4211607 epoch_slot_no: 21207 block_no: 4209499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1800 time: 2020-05-25 19:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab473949db9f922e642df3117f327d619cdd98a2cbb37edd64580a132905eb26Block Operator
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