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 4213212 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4215143 epoch_slot_no: 3143 block_no: 4213035 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-26 15:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad8e3589f0150f9c5a97986101cdb085f51988997dd221d560e99c76dbaf450Block Operator
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