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 4216895 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4218826 epoch_slot_no: 6826 block_no: 4216718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-27 11:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a5b6ea795aae29ea21c309f7b5ea6a98a8a7d439b67cd22cf4871f2da5a122Block Operator
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