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 4215306 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4217237 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 4215129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3838 time: 2020-05-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedae3ad8ca02184d00f979c4e6ba3669a8f25217e3d044f0cab5ba40983e5db8Block Operator
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