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 4209817 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4211748 epoch_slot_no: 21348 block_no: 4209640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2462 time: 2020-05-25 20:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e69575cce421e2cef4b09d6e394e28e75cacec7933f20ca6a85e39667e131ecBlock Operator
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