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 4220252 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222223 epoch_slot_no: 10223 block_no: 4220075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2020-05-28 06:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x965597bd45f5082292e6c884647c933ea3396df59504b2c48923d65ba46236a1Block Operator
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