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 4212396 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4214327 epoch_slot_no: 2327 block_no: 4212219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2871 time: 2020-05-26 10:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc167148fc41a740b4d6ec4c4769b00c35052570c82d1fb3d35de95b9542e86Block Operator
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