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 4211192 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4213123 epoch_slot_no: 1123 block_no: 4211015 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1971 time: 2020-05-26 03:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4997e92a2a555cf489ffa4e7c24a834789829eae8e9e849baa8acef1a2157735Block Operator
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