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 4210171 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4212102 epoch_slot_no: 102 block_no: 4209994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1314 time: 2020-05-25 22:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88458d6f18a7ad840bf5fbc280d271758aca6c07373e10351d9ab9122c469cd9Block Operator
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