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 4220119 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4222090 epoch_slot_no: 10090 block_no: 4219942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1483 time: 2020-05-28 05:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0861ae954dac2758c35cd18706173c8c3b4c2911f5fae92887cb94a90e83e3bBlock Operator
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