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 4215436 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4217367 epoch_slot_no: 5367 block_no: 4215259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3023 time: 2020-05-27 03:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10b739a0e19967781e604c2b0894e5d51f919b4d5ae0bdb914e315a09abf22dcBlock Operator
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