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 4211303 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213234 epoch_slot_no: 1234 block_no: 4211126 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2728 time: 2020-05-26 04:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd516440747a07b79f7a03990c1c7e7354a3523939e6466917f7148f7f2045521Block Operator
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