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 4219588 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4221557 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 4219411 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5877 time: 2020-05-28 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd580fa10a2162e62a0ab1f0fa3b17d5825afe5f79c7d00e09c96a17e480147b5Block Operator
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