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 4219180 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221149 epoch_slot_no: 9149 block_no: 4219003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-28 00:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcfb91d5b205f729d0fc2ed885fca16f7709db3d3e2fa958a5f9437ddaba0ca8Block Operator
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