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 4219449 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4221418 epoch_slot_no: 9418 block_no: 4219272 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2210 time: 2020-05-28 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52980d2668bb909d66e1f3534b0d1ee958ba9ab569465ad24fed47292c43c2feBlock Operator
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