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 4216548 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4218479 epoch_slot_no: 6479 block_no: 4216371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2224 time: 2020-05-27 09:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1663693d2f8344ccb92194a0b62a5872413d9a897953e7db312ef3ecd58dc64fBlock Operator
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