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 4211700 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213631 epoch_slot_no: 1631 block_no: 4211523 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1823 time: 2020-05-26 06:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f1a60a5fdbca38d2f9a53def341f884100a43856426151501978084c70a6518Block Operator
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