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 4210139 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212070 epoch_slot_no: 70 block_no: 4209962 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2336 time: 2020-05-25 22:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a6c12a58d59749a53fd63d0095f943cf93f6170bb98a19d8302bf9a13ddd692Block Operator
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