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 4219946 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4221917 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 4219769 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 17373 time: 2020-05-28 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a2424d0dac9b384b7d6bec5e8f0b50f734b8ed9d665808369427b6baa512f3dBlock Operator
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