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 4212128 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4214059 epoch_slot_no: 2059 block_no: 4211951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-05-26 09:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x843a55f939952ef079e92c9f38f4afe8f7b5f5c551dd03e276da9f8da4e01d5eBlock Operator
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