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 4220341 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222312 epoch_slot_no: 10312 block_no: 4220164 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2020-05-28 07:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0de6b307d779b6e85b5d582b6dadab98ac4c8e9d2942ca40d5ea1b88ee518cBlock Operator
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