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 4219743 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221714 epoch_slot_no: 9714 block_no: 4219566 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-28 03:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dfb5aaf1966d59ba68aae736f1cef53d4c1c9920c8d00b1c844278f226ee118Block Operator
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