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 4217013 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4218944 epoch_slot_no: 6944 block_no: 4216836 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2046 time: 2020-05-27 12:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5955833b9e273b3cb758ff981cb73ca2e4b623399ec9f7b638eac4ec9f0294Block Operator
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