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 4212846 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4214777 epoch_slot_no: 2777 block_no: 4212669 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-26 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe08f60b2c2e8a6cf87103296f4be4d57339dd24a52bbcb4ffadeb29e762c0730Block Operator
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