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 4220145 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4222116 epoch_slot_no: 10116 block_no: 4219968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2519 time: 2020-05-28 05:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2cca9279b847c499a9fa02f052697b748d922e1cd2f45d7cde7dc0fec6b2bc8Block Operator
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