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 4210027 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4211958 epoch_slot_no: 21558 block_no: 4209850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-25 21:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4fca4d52f1070d10dabc5e8215019318a74aaa4106d08b778c5ca24d9079eeBlock Operator
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