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 4209805 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211736 epoch_slot_no: 21336 block_no: 4209628 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2296 time: 2020-05-25 20:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860de82e5f614d7c9209e2333533de93825f1f2a0b22e37b9ee4fd7a41abb140Block Operator
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