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 4217412 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4219343 epoch_slot_no: 7343 block_no: 4217235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2620 time: 2020-05-27 14:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc13ef8ae90c5bdb9d24651d749f60f9695fdc484043e14a79f670b4ba7b51aaBlock Operator
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