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 4217252 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219183 epoch_slot_no: 7183 block_no: 4217075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3055 time: 2020-05-27 13:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec9ff6f174f943162ee9b60672a80a6d7425de2510c936b3ab34cad03b1a472Block Operator
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