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 4217973 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4219904 epoch_slot_no: 7904 block_no: 4217796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-27 17:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7c2cc5e54d2b54c26c9773e462a906df24c6357ef0edeba2d82d9bf357493eBlock Operator
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