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 4217730 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4219661 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 4217553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1643 time: 2020-05-27 16:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d8844d53dcb5225676858628c2bb5fe4376dd779526a6ca56e73badb3f70a59Block Operator
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