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 4219868 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221839 epoch_slot_no: 9839 block_no: 4219691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1324 time: 2020-05-28 04:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12de4f5147db9c4755f901923942b768313bd3897b18068f5d4135e9450c0b5bBlock Operator
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