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 4210962 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4212893 epoch_slot_no: 893 block_no: 4210785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-26 02:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6788d0a0f6640dc8bca8554ae68b15c3a5a255e25e39cb8e43fe35bc1940096Block Operator
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