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 4214339 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216270 epoch_slot_no: 4270 block_no: 4214162 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1943 time: 2020-05-26 21:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34038112d9f3614f0467aa78830cfe1a6542ae417864c3463d4a30ee0f2e4ce0Block Operator
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