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 4215542 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4217473 epoch_slot_no: 5473 block_no: 4215365 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1865 time: 2020-05-27 04:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b025fc085a43745d7c6f04f0e6dc3e4fffd746dade55ea4b8756d2f7ec4314cBlock Operator
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