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 4217987 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4219918 epoch_slot_no: 7918 block_no: 4217810 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2210 time: 2020-05-27 17:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d38eb562b013a8284a8c77b0ab3a15a401eab13b0e4d62b8f4d7a53007aa83Block Operator
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