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 4211804 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213735 epoch_slot_no: 1735 block_no: 4211627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2258 time: 2020-05-26 07:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3ec0f0660dee81a33e6f916a9be94ed187fb98e7762288022426cc44577729Block Operator
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