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 4215719 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4217650 epoch_slot_no: 5650 block_no: 4215542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7001 time: 2020-05-27 05:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd25bb835cd0074639057b11a6c6d71a0b972f424e5f3f4676a3033b2eca94a0Block Operator
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