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 4213085 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4215016 epoch_slot_no: 3016 block_no: 4212908 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2313 time: 2020-05-26 14:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x043a241c751be2b9ce3c7b341b0131cd32b32817cdf449aca9afd68f42d9a48cBlock Operator
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