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 4216026 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4217957 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 4215849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 20529 time: 2020-05-27 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc6ec4d27fc1966db3789c391b52cdbe7c99217e1bd8ee7042d948bf3c3c3e0dBlock Operator
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