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 4209682 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211613 epoch_slot_no: 21213 block_no: 4209505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-25 19:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb848f3fd9b54aa59883003e7023db5c87e633daed92ff5eac8e81bda242a2f1Block Operator
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