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 4215774 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217705 epoch_slot_no: 5705 block_no: 4215597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2020-05-27 05:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x220bd7b5a8f925c705ecab1b25931be71c724a67c871eef36611cae65ef7dfe6Block Operator
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