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 4212751 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4214682 epoch_slot_no: 2682 block_no: 4212574 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2124 time: 2020-05-26 12:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70db3241868f185ce914d506f72af5152c825ca71d59827248e8165e0c6c165eBlock Operator
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