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 4212573 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4214504 epoch_slot_no: 2504 block_no: 4212396 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2020-05-26 11:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea76407174d45bd7bb8b31434d7a44b7945032e92a9fadf736274d0d146c400Block Operator
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