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 4217541 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219472 epoch_slot_no: 7472 block_no: 4217364 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2350 time: 2020-05-27 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d78fe67ada8970e17e8b23bf1225a3d0cc0dfcc55d284e99fec72f2b83d0640Block Operator
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