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 4210059 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4211990 epoch_slot_no: 21590 block_no: 4209882 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3338 time: 2020-05-25 21:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec7f3c57d80c12bb965b0d1ee4c413736454b535aa73205635449ffd95a6cb1Block Operator
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