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 4210563 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4212494 epoch_slot_no: 494 block_no: 4210386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2020-05-26 00:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa95642381a2c02ed7f987769385f37e21b4cd6219fe0f83d4dabec068f4e46Block Operator
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