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 4213213 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4215144 epoch_slot_no: 3144 block_no: 4213036 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3760 time: 2020-05-26 15:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d6cde563691ca9148f2b4f3c3a9fe860caff92c6260faa533b8bbdd7b3b18daBlock Operator
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