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 4216240 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218171 epoch_slot_no: 6171 block_no: 4216063 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-27 08:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x730245374e7acb3f86dd76ef3970ecbda23fb8bac9bfb78b5cd465524a2d0eceBlock Operator
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