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 4220017 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4221988 epoch_slot_no: 9988 block_no: 4219840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-28 05:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eac0725319abd9a9faba572f0a089f2240a4a297ef268837f8346b51e4b4fdeBlock Operator
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