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 4214616 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4216547 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 4214439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3527 time: 2020-05-26 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d0476a17e11f1e48010c1441a7ef11cf4ffa925620f164ed300f2fdc3288b64Block Operator
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