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 4211442 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213373 epoch_slot_no: 1373 block_no: 4211265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4113 time: 2020-05-26 05:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd5d6ca8a64295d388754d95e016e6d808b036a7ff6276bc9686a74a8c019daBlock Operator
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