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 4219134 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4221103 epoch_slot_no: 9103 block_no: 4218957 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7994 time: 2020-05-28 00:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a0c75a8e80dd39a2de6a1ef0d3479be720c7fc0a7d535af6c7058b68e4a6d0Block Operator
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