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 4210870 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4212801 epoch_slot_no: 801 block_no: 4210693 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3384 time: 2020-05-26 02:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724dfee47e8c9eaed7d854f42b43101e2f0e171e932e298002d5bea452cf920aBlock Operator
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