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 4211788 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213719 epoch_slot_no: 1719 block_no: 4211611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1007 time: 2020-05-26 07:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe220d9dc343b57ab268575f5142a5caaef4b5207d25d0b12c53ae38b9b4a452dBlock Operator
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