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 4210525 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4212456 epoch_slot_no: 456 block_no: 4210348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2180 time: 2020-05-26 00:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb08ee78727835dec6273b864486a00d502ea798102b6a6a4f51a13770384cabeBlock Operator
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