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 4219137 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221106 epoch_slot_no: 9106 block_no: 4218960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1501 time: 2020-05-28 00:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc5b81e34c7faae33f07b362ea8320ca690828424588200bc204400a87fdb36Block Operator
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