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 4210733 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212664 epoch_slot_no: 664 block_no: 4210556 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2728 time: 2020-05-26 01:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5d3093160a81d9d6f6caf36cd2d03a3ef5f2f6eae7bc5fe45efcb729c107daBlock Operator
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