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 4212883 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4214814 epoch_slot_no: 2814 block_no: 4212706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3881 time: 2020-05-26 13:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2183442f3e6ae785ce46d911fd027706e4f913a17a71cc39890e38b989ac592fBlock Operator
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