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 4219827 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221798 epoch_slot_no: 9798 block_no: 4219650 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8024 time: 2020-05-28 04:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64adb1ea33c836c397e060d50ef47573111bbd67e3873a88ee9ccf7f31c0e1b4Block Operator
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