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 4215974 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217905 epoch_slot_no: 5905 block_no: 4215797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-27 06:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8346e96b1889c03aa51b96607485ba7a4ee8b2a558883230258637d1541c11eBlock Operator
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