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 4217700 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219631 epoch_slot_no: 7631 block_no: 4217523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3100 time: 2020-05-27 16:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacc21cd95dfa763bbc7e84f1e2cf74f985f7147c2c275e1b26242080ce1d5c45Block Operator
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