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 4213461 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4215392 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 4213284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4317 time: 2020-05-26 16:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3308f14e729b5c169f080e9c9c8ee6aae662051a2e71742580c0c73914f0aabdBlock Operator
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