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 4217164 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4219095 epoch_slot_no: 7095 block_no: 4216987 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1171 time: 2020-05-27 13:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a67f2bd14aa0c6bced06b48b9a024cb05e14988a84a78a12317804e9c2b9daBlock Operator
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