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 4214595 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4216526 epoch_slot_no: 4526 block_no: 4214418 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1463 time: 2020-05-26 22:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c7576d6bdb9a883bbce0fbafe64d6633db2168eeea116e26133dd9f92471e1aBlock Operator
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