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 4220671 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222642 epoch_slot_no: 10642 block_no: 4220494 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-28 08:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e82ab5557261a76a6b05f10e5b9b09047648456817835d28a9a2d3aa709f27eBlock Operator
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