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 4216993 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4218924 epoch_slot_no: 6924 block_no: 4216816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2227 time: 2020-05-27 12:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x208d5490d173721c0b184053a67605f228884369b80f1f2f8b3297c82b1c0b8bBlock Operator
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