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 4215167 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4217098 epoch_slot_no: 5098 block_no: 4214990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4733 time: 2020-05-27 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5516fc5f86608b7bf6fb1cd9c3b2bde62919596dc1809d4aa46ebe5dbe94e481Block Operator
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