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 4217677 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4219608 epoch_slot_no: 7608 block_no: 4217500 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-05-27 16:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20b7205e6f809a05de1cb6895ef80b9343d2fc5eb30bd4b8a21ad04cae6f51bbBlock Operator
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