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 4216488 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4218419 epoch_slot_no: 6419 block_no: 4216311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1450 time: 2020-05-27 09:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeeac05fd939a8fabf8b568afdd884fec185b8dd0f6dd74363158e59e3aa0e46Block Operator
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