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 4217781 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219712 epoch_slot_no: 7712 block_no: 4217604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-27 16:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8302fc8645311693b64577a2c2ed154a68772c7e1f62760bb37f2dcc97666ad4Block Operator
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