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 4212763 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4214694 epoch_slot_no: 2694 block_no: 4212586 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1791 time: 2020-05-26 12:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea229fd709046d6dd158fe16396c81dbb97e12c6fe9490543cd441f2573ef497Block Operator
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