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 4214413 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4216344 epoch_slot_no: 4344 block_no: 4214236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1229 time: 2020-05-26 21:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd2edd65e02913578e743d0016f0812a05e3d249e2f548280ccdef07a3ddd4b1Block Operator
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