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 4219249 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221218 epoch_slot_no: 9218 block_no: 4219072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 921 time: 2020-05-28 00:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x415897d02ab2f54d070911eb6a99ec4cc9c4f63dac38da105d2784d4252b04a6Block Operator
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