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 4220830 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4222801 epoch_slot_no: 10801 block_no: 4220653 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1602 time: 2020-05-28 09:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3b6e63551f6c809ea315711e1018413ac9939e6c3d1575ed6f44acf7cbf02cBlock Operator
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