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 4209906 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4211837 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4209729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5240 time: 2020-05-25 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf36541d3eff20c4167bd23159913e2c29197fb047bf16650f4f97f711bacd76Block Operator
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