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 4211902 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213833 epoch_slot_no: 1833 block_no: 4211725 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3023 time: 2020-05-26 07:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7636b0eca0ca60dbc6658b0c17f9899bd6fbea3c94d5c917486e3a35e24edec1Block Operator
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