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 4213388 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4215319 epoch_slot_no: 3319 block_no: 4213211 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3858 time: 2020-05-26 16:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70c3c45a94edcfd321ea679b19d251dfa9d268a994121039e80b8a1c4bb8387Block Operator
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