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 4215126 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4217057 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 4214949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6413 time: 2020-05-27 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174f06ea383ae5851ed5e82b89d96ee047b1839c68adcf81e8b6e44a99d50712Block Operator
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