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 4217533 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219464 epoch_slot_no: 7464 block_no: 4217356 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3671 time: 2020-05-27 15:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd705bb5c530a201296559e1fed9a7e603b93569691f9557489bc3589d660e5a6Block Operator
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