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 4216769 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4218700 epoch_slot_no: 6700 block_no: 4216592 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2875 time: 2020-05-27 10:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x051360ccf4aef03bf5e6d4627646e9dc82396d90b94dce02281b47d66628ff07Block Operator
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