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 4215341 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217272 epoch_slot_no: 5272 block_no: 4215164 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1673 time: 2020-05-27 03:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0efc4b0428884ac46d1ed529bc60ae2c3de79956f38ed62b3b7c207e349a8c93Block Operator
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