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 4209821 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211752 epoch_slot_no: 21352 block_no: 4209644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-25 20:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5db25d2b3e06ca195f4754164dc9c97da43e2c2a568fb328023ac6a26250b1d5Block Operator
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