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 4213176 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4215107 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 4212999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2020-05-26 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x924306d99a79b2d7549b83af609715c48616433fa96c10fda1048263352e0668Block Operator
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