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 4215500 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4217431 epoch_slot_no: 5431 block_no: 4215323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3093 time: 2020-05-27 03:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7b01e3fa5cd37e99eeb397415176c7ff1963f2cd3c66387c0786a95b0b9cceBlock Operator
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