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 4217623 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219554 epoch_slot_no: 7554 block_no: 4217446 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2020-05-27 15:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ad74d45a3d16917fdffa160287d7a01e3782eae48b15fa133f6b53ab76811bfBlock Operator
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