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 4217586 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4219517 epoch_slot_no: 7517 block_no: 4217409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3324 time: 2020-05-27 15:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52570fda1e81150ea518b5928ab796e3fd93db38a9a808c1bbd89c1fc7689dcfBlock Operator
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