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 4213021 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4214952 epoch_slot_no: 2952 block_no: 4212844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-26 14:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d49e87f897075857214ced0de1068c1add9596cf3f27dec6a7a720475f16bc3Block Operator
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