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 4210973 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212904 epoch_slot_no: 904 block_no: 4210796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-26 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b3320289545d8926011c4ec56b8322313b184236f18c508ed05c65dd55481f0Block Operator
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