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 4220605 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222576 epoch_slot_no: 10576 block_no: 4220428 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2007 time: 2020-05-28 08:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12a19a38e99b9fdb59ba017b20f3e3a3f909ea217bf2b69c08db3733acfee7bBlock Operator
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