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 4211410 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213341 epoch_slot_no: 1341 block_no: 4211233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1773 time: 2020-05-26 05:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa90674045e9ad93863795b036b6a326e64f67f9c8b8352bd931da4d1592b2fedBlock Operator
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