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 4216375 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218306 epoch_slot_no: 6306 block_no: 4216198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1682 time: 2020-05-27 08:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8289f022ef3628f763a53f0c0556ae22db578f7cba95f66104173c8be3488bbBlock Operator
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