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 4219829 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221800 epoch_slot_no: 9800 block_no: 4219652 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2744 time: 2020-05-28 04:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd45ac541b819c47133d3687266773195a7c0239378d4c9727b35cf8b80d65cbdBlock Operator
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