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 4215810 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4217741 epoch_slot_no: 5741 block_no: 4215633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9280 time: 2020-05-27 05:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c90234c1547b38f3b6c0e1626e361970d44839058793b070cd066c1173e77eaBlock Operator
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