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 4210879 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212810 epoch_slot_no: 810 block_no: 4210702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-05-26 02:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32bffc3d6dbbe68c3fdf181d9656760a095d13efe93b26238a1980b290eef1ecBlock Operator
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