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 4211917 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4213848 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 4211740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1610 time: 2020-05-26 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b66990a6ed8fe0d2780844023dd5473ac74af5379f97400f0439982fc820b8cBlock Operator
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