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 4217197 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219128 epoch_slot_no: 7128 block_no: 4217020 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6574 time: 2020-05-27 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a32b55df2640a2d8eaf78f30ea487cb57aa08fb9ed3e0da66d4492597c85412Block Operator
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