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 4216569 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218500 epoch_slot_no: 6500 block_no: 4216392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2106 time: 2020-05-27 09:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12da2575a534001f769a8388d1912297e974c989307d77ff623bcee9fefef42bBlock Operator
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