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 4217509 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219440 epoch_slot_no: 7440 block_no: 4217332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4419 time: 2020-05-27 15:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc97af7423e9df7661cfca3cc9ab656999cf2353c011ce64c2af7824a7aff5f0Block Operator
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