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 4214355 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216286 epoch_slot_no: 4286 block_no: 4214178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1270 time: 2020-05-26 21:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60439116cb941c70348ae89bc2aa4cd5b26ed146c9b122dc01979dceb630d76aBlock Operator
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