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 4212043 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4213974 epoch_slot_no: 1974 block_no: 4211866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-05-26 08:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92d6a45daed2283e6629ca4199786ad05beeffaf6bd50b4c6baf33ec69814c68Block Operator
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