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 4217696 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219627 epoch_slot_no: 7627 block_no: 4217519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2038 time: 2020-05-27 16:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7d7d49bfe148664d59bc2c4d013045c712a7a0e717473303eff0dca7d4dc5fBlock Operator
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