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 4210476 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4212407 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 4210299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3428 time: 2020-05-26 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64967e8e8456e6a5a9d73c0f73185d7e048199a76a04150f2c38e4f6399c47e3Block Operator
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