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 4211839 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213770 epoch_slot_no: 1770 block_no: 4211662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-26 07:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b8d6643fedacef69b56351dd409d7e45b5bce84e6a5593da30e44830a52915Block Operator
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