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 4217715 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219646 epoch_slot_no: 7646 block_no: 4217538 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4349 time: 2020-05-27 16:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30dbcb3963188221e166822e3794c88700f3398896b723cf627c86ac9133bbebBlock Operator
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