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 4215711 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4217642 epoch_slot_no: 5642 block_no: 4215534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4065 time: 2020-05-27 05:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34c8b639f86b5e4ab397fac7c41dcdc4d0becc7e6db210c0f3b4b0a4088e6c37Block Operator
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