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 4215823 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217754 epoch_slot_no: 5754 block_no: 4215646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-27 05:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd62d420ef9d1623c8e28a3ec5e55c7ee537a42c903892e50bab5d45dd1b29301Block Operator
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