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 4212481 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4214412 epoch_slot_no: 2412 block_no: 4212304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-26 11:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b835a985b4af7bafa63c0cd587e0b2d37c02bbb7fa9174418b9e6b3378c9286Block Operator
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