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 4219630 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221599 epoch_slot_no: 9599 block_no: 4219453 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1449 time: 2020-05-28 03:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa601de87fc84491f078258d07e6e01f1852ae263e26c31044a774ed7ce020101Block Operator
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