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 4217469 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219400 epoch_slot_no: 7400 block_no: 4217292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2020-05-27 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8469b964298d90a70f642350dacf0a62455ac38181873ef74cc4ca5a6d03d756Block Operator
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