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 4216176 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4218107 epoch_slot_no: 6107 block_no: 4215999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4185 time: 2020-05-27 07:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a083d89f99a9a6935fe1d3d63b099a4e35b62e3558d4f50b8af3a8f3977392Block Operator
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