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 4214598 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216529 epoch_slot_no: 4529 block_no: 4214421 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-26 22:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b5517fd56dfa88e074cad0fa4b85e00bb6825a8a0e7a4f20b40460f2976a50bBlock Operator
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