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 4217721 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4219652 epoch_slot_no: 7652 block_no: 4217544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1196 time: 2020-05-27 16:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2af774ef107b6d13dd26d0afdd9e0d78de416f138848b2d1b9490193e989d5Block Operator
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