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 4217483 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219414 epoch_slot_no: 7414 block_no: 4217306 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-27 14:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc556b260c0b7a1dc01c0f35d91ec15f0139ec90da50ef42df70e28b0e2e73636Block Operator
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