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 4214128 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216059 epoch_slot_no: 4059 block_no: 4213951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-26 20:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fbe2a972a73592af06762e64d73e9b6047efc7f4c1bd41d7f66bb88d9892731Block Operator
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