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 4220528 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222499 epoch_slot_no: 10499 block_no: 4220351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2560 time: 2020-05-28 08:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ff1e6f59533cc04f58e45afa5d67368e1c7d8cc811a232c1fbaa1b11ea8975Block Operator
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