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 4214238 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216169 epoch_slot_no: 4169 block_no: 4214061 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-26 20:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe085c498871980d5c31abd36e94111b4d9d39b9f50b484212746e358d90a9be0Block Operator
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