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 4210438 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212369 epoch_slot_no: 369 block_no: 4210261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-25 23:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93f3548b35191e48526ede2387b55d01bf842f7b74dac8f608c1e0be0b30361dBlock Operator
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