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 4212997 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4214928 epoch_slot_no: 2928 block_no: 4212820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2020-05-26 14:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5569b6e4551930d5cb07090b73bc1d0fc9c7bd3f03572ff1aa35727ff832b45Block Operator
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