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 4216495 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4218426 epoch_slot_no: 6426 block_no: 4216318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-27 09:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00366821a5ed9811c8fa58740a80481f9f0b9b477b2c2c4fcde7c91cd962f668Block Operator
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