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 4210503 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4212434 epoch_slot_no: 434 block_no: 4210326 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2020-05-26 00:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13cb4d64467d7acb565368e3ca2e48d3329d78ba47bfbbf986876a8dbdeae398Block Operator
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