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 4210504 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4212435 epoch_slot_no: 435 block_no: 4210327 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2020-05-26 00:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442cf73e4962fa62aafc91fd6c0260bb21407bd3375b98c14afd0c1dcc222870Block Operator
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