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 4220959 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4222930 epoch_slot_no: 10930 block_no: 4220782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3444 time: 2020-05-28 10:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8610943d8cb7255810bc4cf3c7020ccfa3d1fac544c79583c479266adbd4c7baBlock Operator
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