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 4210198 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212129 epoch_slot_no: 129 block_no: 4210021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1142 time: 2020-05-25 22:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233c539dbdc9276fdd4988ed8a13052b9fd7def228e89064be2e8c3be6e9326dBlock Operator
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