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 4216222 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4218153 epoch_slot_no: 6153 block_no: 4216045 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1725 time: 2020-05-27 07:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bf0a73526afac0d481e39186dab84c51d8606d3f49fa79878f9dd147c8b066aBlock Operator
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