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 4209951 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211882 epoch_slot_no: 21482 block_no: 4209774 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-25 21:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cc07046c57403379a5e714124fc145e504d4ada8b73ad9237b57bfdc378d19fBlock Operator
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