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 4215039 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216970 epoch_slot_no: 4970 block_no: 4214862 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-27 01:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7e8d3314e07ce883a643bee8a38d8c9b6507dba864a4241d9c97c0f5dd73c8Block Operator
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