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 4210585 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4212516 epoch_slot_no: 516 block_no: 4210408 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3475 time: 2020-05-26 00:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe53db491c43ea84aceddb2ee25b7ebfbbe3ee84bfd14bb96890cfd1d16b620f1Block Operator
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