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 4215693 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4217624 epoch_slot_no: 5624 block_no: 4215516 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2297 time: 2020-05-27 04:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0663737410327b997594a8538cbdfff0ce70a59736dc2de3656ad81a771b409eBlock Operator
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