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 4211859 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213790 epoch_slot_no: 1790 block_no: 4211682 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-26 07:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc2b816376cee6478bd3fa4fd38aaa0d3e5280040e5dd3972dbc079139b4f26Block Operator
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