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 4210412 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212343 epoch_slot_no: 343 block_no: 4210235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2680 time: 2020-05-25 23:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7985c7dd6b4b9d3ce05385a952de3bbd0d9835e5cc0555ef02ed4ecd63c6fcdaBlock Operator
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