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 4213997 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4215928 epoch_slot_no: 3928 block_no: 4213820 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-26 19:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373c1425c829d70b4ca84b726fcadd6559b42821f67cd654f2bf7be0706b6289Block Operator
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