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 4220696 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4222667 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 4220519 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2890 time: 2020-05-28 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5252e131a65fc631b3e8812e4d07c0ddcdfc50112c7eda64070a29bb7d3ef22dBlock Operator
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