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 4213257 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4215188 epoch_slot_no: 3188 block_no: 4213080 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2676 time: 2020-05-26 15:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51facd1a66e8d9f66673bf34023fd4e66a5f692ec7be09012b65767bdb4a108fBlock Operator
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