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 4215996 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4217927 epoch_slot_no: 5927 block_no: 4215819 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8304 time: 2020-05-27 06:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09bbc13acd173808bfdd01e0bacb8cb630c70a0b3844ffc1fdc97e303bb129aBlock Operator
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