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 4211761 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4213692 epoch_slot_no: 1692 block_no: 4211584 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4183 time: 2020-05-26 07:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda686064c7a2b148bcf1b07e494e5ff6d1a5772a1446a401e755265bf62cf07Block Operator
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