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 4215147 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217078 epoch_slot_no: 5078 block_no: 4214970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-05-27 01:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x156adf5d3b25642de4422fc6ebe2cd4a78fe3aaa157af7f8eb84cb5324cbb66aBlock Operator
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