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 4217187 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219118 epoch_slot_no: 7118 block_no: 4217010 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3233 time: 2020-05-27 13:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db200dd02b1c99d70602d42c7eaa2cc253c2dd7ffcf171f0063f265ed2828e1Block Operator
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