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 4219048 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4221017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 4218871 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2799 time: 2020-05-27 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x794e88f5d861f79b0051d47759141679a8afd0a90366690ec6acfab53e3c6068Block Operator
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