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 4217406 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219337 epoch_slot_no: 7337 block_no: 4217229 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2425 time: 2020-05-27 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a2f36b4b110675c1ddd72bcdcb90caf6e5fd0ad6f7f5cb357788b029b32c45Block Operator
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