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 4216051 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4217982 epoch_slot_no: 5982 block_no: 4215874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3113 time: 2020-05-27 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73d53a242e15b7cb5f02a33744f7fe9048aa8b5c87d78b17be319d8bb5f93b5Block Operator
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