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 4211719 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213650 epoch_slot_no: 1650 block_no: 4211542 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-26 06:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x482eaf0a88042e60a58ed1707f17930eeb4204e1954120e98570379d67f531d6Block Operator
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