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 4214038 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4215969 epoch_slot_no: 3969 block_no: 4213861 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2020-05-26 19:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x449cc4da54d2e1b8fa63e2920d5b9fe91e74ed35843f74c39aee2bd8b2da77d9Block Operator
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