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 4213166 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4215097 epoch_slot_no: 3097 block_no: 4212989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-26 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c6bb60a014ab13338f4ea59af207b28d0edd8b08dabd4ff5ef0c9a5afc9012aBlock Operator
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