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 4212605 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4214536 epoch_slot_no: 2536 block_no: 4212428 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-26 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf424137afa177e51a6bb4833fff986ef93252c0d7c46eb2a77496e53b8a4d15Block Operator
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