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 4220571 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4222542 epoch_slot_no: 10542 block_no: 4220394 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4292 time: 2020-05-28 08:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e227c4d904e3231e4e413591a4dc10d3b48302466a3a512e7d022e950f1a8efBlock Operator
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