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 4214488 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216419 epoch_slot_no: 4419 block_no: 4214311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-26 22:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325becdbd1172b967616916b950c7b317222a058646207ba23b2654a2d41b860Block Operator
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