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 4214529 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4216460 epoch_slot_no: 4460 block_no: 4214352 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2748 time: 2020-05-26 22:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa705ad669e0e151ee41a4b1a04ca453517d4900b5eb8ec22e93d7440dc1c114Block Operator
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