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 4211765 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213696 epoch_slot_no: 1696 block_no: 4211588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-26 07:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x614a1f91f4fa57dd3c417a80223d25260d8f75ca1a53e16dad9ae206e2b94731Block Operator
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