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 4213654 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4215585 epoch_slot_no: 3585 block_no: 4213477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-26 17:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f04a13182ef21274a0ec9b3fb115d0e6b0c3a0a4cd8fb1042fd132bb402471fBlock Operator
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