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 4211223 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213154 epoch_slot_no: 1154 block_no: 4211046 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1011 time: 2020-05-26 04:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c34b82ac385dfde597cb2b430458d7c901714f69dae3d8b4c3df1830a9646eBlock Operator
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