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 4219861 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4221832 epoch_slot_no: 9832 block_no: 4219684 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3761 time: 2020-05-28 04:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393d580db64d9ed167e1a1ec2c7a1ddf62953359a9196acf5692b1783c5b3a4eBlock Operator
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