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 4211242 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4213173 epoch_slot_no: 1173 block_no: 4211065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3203 time: 2020-05-26 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2aa0986107711a92590ff420750488b60ffaf8dbe84f55ee8e2e7cab25e0dcbBlock Operator
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