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 4216775 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4218706 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 4216598 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7448 time: 2020-05-27 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed5ba2013b34b020f1a4f859566cb9daf9775a2ea44791110466d6d2d41d6c51Block Operator
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