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 4217219 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4219150 epoch_slot_no: 7150 block_no: 4217042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5631 time: 2020-05-27 13:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1663172ba97b7bfb83c7fa07ef56dc79357b9300bf5341d1d2ace0b1b84d97Block Operator
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