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 4215816 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4217747 epoch_slot_no: 5747 block_no: 4215639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5689 time: 2020-05-27 05:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6419c4d4d23b048f8ebdb4d7d3133089c86313d5edfeb158ebe01c01e11b28a2Block Operator
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