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 4211495 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213426 epoch_slot_no: 1426 block_no: 4211318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3306 time: 2020-05-26 05:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8e73724bfff723e36d41c554e4b02bdbdd1c29c4789d85a798ae3acc0cc8119Block Operator
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