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 4213829 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4215760 epoch_slot_no: 3760 block_no: 4213652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-05-26 18:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa104302844bb2ca29272be23c43e73f9221a0e4a40a5178e0bc5e035d07d729eBlock Operator
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