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 4220000 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4221971 epoch_slot_no: 9971 block_no: 4219823 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5228 time: 2020-05-28 05:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb652af5bfcaf71856c5e61c21023515f4ed95e212535ea95c3a33cc2ef1191cBlock Operator
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