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 4210156 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212087 epoch_slot_no: 87 block_no: 4209979 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2762 time: 2020-05-25 22:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3d2d73c54a97ab89d04552ef337f1f7c02f8cc923c3f78adb3130519b6999bBlock Operator
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