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 4210626 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4212557 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 4210449 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7500 time: 2020-05-26 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec960e7f793135142c028ca3fd07f2c5c76bf1016bcb95c685d34b1c158896aBlock Operator
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