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 4210762 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212693 epoch_slot_no: 693 block_no: 4210585 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1618 time: 2020-05-26 01:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72617e769c145eb1f9e5b51a9d086492c4da98d5775b31a75181e417e0314a2cBlock Operator
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