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 4214537 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4216468 epoch_slot_no: 4468 block_no: 4214360 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4241 time: 2020-05-26 22:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75fc0e81c1bd785e36c357050e34b68044fdaf51f08bd9453f9d0165db0bc416Block Operator
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