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 4217129 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219060 epoch_slot_no: 7060 block_no: 4216952 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1331 time: 2020-05-27 12:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5d74f13e7d9a0209932e177dc1f2f8438c3e556d89060a98918efb9baeba4a8Block Operator
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