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 4220665 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222636 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 4220488 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-28 08:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581f9be2b6ec5561caabe062a956e1f80476db3c48c2ba90e2b7c805052eeae8Block Operator
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