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 4211648 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213579 epoch_slot_no: 1579 block_no: 4211471 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-26 06:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x558a951599618930627a9f9eeae25d682097e87c2e7416c1f9033d68691d79adBlock Operator
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