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 4214881 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4216812 epoch_slot_no: 4812 block_no: 4214704 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4268 time: 2020-05-27 00:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dc03efcc5d053778505b8a9889ab063efc41a10e6a5a523b0887f41a67bf403Block Operator
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