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 4215749 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4217680 epoch_slot_no: 5680 block_no: 4215572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3441 time: 2020-05-27 05:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef60917fe7fca1dfec691bb743f882ebea5d3390411ba250513123cd3fb9cd99Block Operator
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