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 4216566 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4218497 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 4216389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 23796 time: 2020-05-27 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0484b4d0852c28d145ca28a0fb0e2965e21977c46448cb846a9ad4c04071c9a9Block Operator
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