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 4220306 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4222277 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 4220129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8410 time: 2020-05-28 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239e93c808dfc7b5dec6dfc8f0e09d939e263fdec46d22dbf041ab5c737c86a8Block Operator
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