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 4215340 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4217271 epoch_slot_no: 5271 block_no: 4215163 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3093 time: 2020-05-27 03:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebaaa08467773c7b0c002d6a0a479116173f3a0cff1f3f23b54538c547a24511Block Operator
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