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 4217525 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219456 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 4217348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2851 time: 2020-05-27 15:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622d2d4bd10af122c224757a5e596c4c4eef06c2b72643aeaeb328a3f3e7bfccBlock Operator
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