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 4211461 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213392 epoch_slot_no: 1392 block_no: 4211284 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2039 time: 2020-05-26 05:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89419c1896df45cdcbb3a9e3ac3a43f02fb84356e058c434b4ab2b4527cfbfdaBlock Operator
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