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 4211412 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213343 epoch_slot_no: 1343 block_no: 4211235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2539 time: 2020-05-26 05:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf242b182fb83a34c09350f922376f9af8bb707939fcdb8f383a5874644293d3aBlock Operator
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