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 4213268 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4215199 epoch_slot_no: 3199 block_no: 4213091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7769 time: 2020-05-26 15:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac304c2eb259d36d27a770a8ed554cc5d825c39ee082e7f0a74fd9a63164fbeaBlock Operator
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