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 4216155 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218086 epoch_slot_no: 6086 block_no: 4215978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-27 07:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f4e3714341a6de70bfd7902e6110c8b586ef82988171dbecacdeb4d19f61e29Block Operator
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