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 4210200 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4212131 epoch_slot_no: 131 block_no: 4210023 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3792 time: 2020-05-25 22:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd8e0e3c2bd9c443e78191fbfd0b75100b6ba1f86e0eac1c3a53316adde7c22bBlock Operator
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