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 4210400 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212331 epoch_slot_no: 331 block_no: 4210223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2385 time: 2020-05-25 23:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5c97769a768db2fa342809563d8030daae5d2cbf4a5d1b30ad650e9682b78cBlock Operator
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