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 4220395 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222366 epoch_slot_no: 10366 block_no: 4220218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-05-28 07:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa036b6292ce2705926a4ec12d12b2204c65cf0a324533bb0b86cb15f2fbea5Block Operator
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