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 4220847 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4222818 epoch_slot_no: 10818 block_no: 4220670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-28 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff13eed0103dcb10f25c593bfabd84132c519e2531b0e73a166d7235ee77288bBlock Operator
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