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 4215251 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217182 epoch_slot_no: 5182 block_no: 4215074 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-05-27 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc7c2cd78625bc633fa381d8b9a56a1a0ad4fdcd99c3d030f53bec989736536Block Operator
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