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 4217155 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219086 epoch_slot_no: 7086 block_no: 4216978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2657 time: 2020-05-27 13:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x847e837e0a097293599fcca8dd2b5b8ed0a2d156a2db8a2647bbf7a4452013a7Block Operator
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