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 4210451 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212382 epoch_slot_no: 382 block_no: 4210274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-25 23:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6feb84ffaa3b704053b1a4a43597c5176356c9057be58fe1598ac50a1cf371caBlock Operator
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