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 4215832 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217763 epoch_slot_no: 5763 block_no: 4215655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-27 05:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce6f4a134684b175be677ecbcbf648f00c4d193ff46b49dad38e9c1b5c49fa6Block Operator
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