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 4216773 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218704 epoch_slot_no: 6704 block_no: 4216596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2703 time: 2020-05-27 10:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaadeb7644a5f09f73615304e0fa0dec1625fe31a1e09a396a1007baaa180a86dBlock Operator
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