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 4217843 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219774 epoch_slot_no: 7774 block_no: 4217666 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2304 time: 2020-05-27 16:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701447d5ef72b80b7080307d078bef820b10d13242c1b2f62408db23d20c0e16Block Operator
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