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 4211711 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213642 epoch_slot_no: 1642 block_no: 4211534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1450 time: 2020-05-26 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07314912c533617ed72173da010f91e5baf7155b866ba26463e8e07a0f6ac9f0Block Operator
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