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 4212031 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213962 epoch_slot_no: 1962 block_no: 4211854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-26 08:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8e52dcdf3a4ea96d40d5d1309aa8626e3b0dbf0abd1bb95ec2ff7279116b83Block Operator
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