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 4215897 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4217828 epoch_slot_no: 5828 block_no: 4215720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1877 time: 2020-05-27 06:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb269d662b7cf84db3922a2a1886981b4a119415f23c756e864952c7c2d1c0e0eBlock Operator
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