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 4215010 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4216941 epoch_slot_no: 4941 block_no: 4214833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2267 time: 2020-05-27 01:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae2c9acf67b23986530c2bb8c6c347ccb2bbc2a29ab96643c53a9bc83861aebBlock Operator
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