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 4212927 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4214858 epoch_slot_no: 2858 block_no: 4212750 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-05-26 13:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d514800564861a4d01873fcf85a1686946fab3b5eee1a73eef2ff1dd4b62adBlock Operator
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