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 4209972 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211903 epoch_slot_no: 21503 block_no: 4209795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-05-25 21:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66abc842facf4fd044ff402e717844b9c756102f2725299296d4d795fa6f3e9eBlock Operator
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