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 4216707 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218638 epoch_slot_no: 6638 block_no: 4216530 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-27 10:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b2b314301b0e53fa24d29e3f3df69249ddd86956f9f12dc67dfc02c4b9d85aBlock Operator
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