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 4216748 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218679 epoch_slot_no: 6679 block_no: 4216571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-27 10:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e405e6efc7df1718251cbc8566a6f72d730909029b8a62a93b26dcc4a9b8603Block Operator
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