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 4216463 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218394 epoch_slot_no: 6394 block_no: 4216286 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2884 time: 2020-05-27 09:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6a9b59a9f46c0d90268b0961ac2c09931a613b7f1a605649e83019070ea27a0Block Operator
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