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 4219616 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221585 epoch_slot_no: 9585 block_no: 4219439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-28 02:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb095282ab826194c9d01b404f2521fe2630466c9857f5f03d6c07ead91d1be21Block Operator
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