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 4214513 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4216444 epoch_slot_no: 4444 block_no: 4214336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2864 time: 2020-05-26 22:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1160fa21ba7fb5456bfe3a47ec711e2f8fb902fa2f41a6f9100a3d8d8d65be65Block Operator
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