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 4213505 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4215436 epoch_slot_no: 3436 block_no: 4213328 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2132 time: 2020-05-26 16:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda8f648aee411c5bd6bd1a8a530dbdb274c79c9f1cedaa535f25e23187ba349eBlock Operator
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