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 4220491 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4222462 epoch_slot_no: 10462 block_no: 4220314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1779 time: 2020-05-28 07:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7be052c802c04096b6a2b5811a1751be4a7edddf9757f82d6d0123db0ebd2b5Block Operator
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