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 4211715 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213646 epoch_slot_no: 1646 block_no: 4211538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2241 time: 2020-05-26 06:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdab713b6a25290471a7fe6578b2d1f4dd4c16907a7aafa73ffd8eed11b7af12Block Operator
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