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 4217230 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219161 epoch_slot_no: 7161 block_no: 4217053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1604 time: 2020-05-27 13:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4266deabd6f57b4badf37608a2f78039e2678b60756ab66deec599f189b3c9e4Block Operator
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