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 4216357 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4218288 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 4216180 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1212 time: 2020-05-27 08:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d54bbca57b69e2d0f7131b872e86b26f732c26281822e0e50524f259c3c7d9Block Operator
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