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 4217888 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219819 epoch_slot_no: 7819 block_no: 4217711 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-27 17:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f3e872cde70e8123ae93259c1fbe72ee5d2ca76f07275bda6f0d802dca1c0cbBlock Operator
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