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 4215846 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4217777 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 4215669 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13658 time: 2020-05-27 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7214850f43e9959f2ac79b2c0fdd9ed110900d76861edeb0f0e7bd44f5f911e6Block Operator
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