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 4213326 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4215257 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 4213149 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12088 time: 2020-05-26 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa61c48853c0dd23828f6d3d93f9c17e8d0d0323aabfa2b1dcee77687af291282Block Operator
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