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 4220576 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4222547 epoch_slot_no: 10547 block_no: 4220399 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3257 time: 2020-05-28 08:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0434e899d0742d32d417474762c9f673887a690ecc5b17ac258b5c576f1388dBlock Operator
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