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 4217920 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4219851 epoch_slot_no: 7851 block_no: 4217743 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-27 17:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3792812902bb90c6e4845127c7655e96b4e43f25e6e763e73f27bfce9436f13eBlock Operator
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