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 4221026 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4222997 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 4220849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11941 time: 2020-05-28 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5740ae3b71d8bf8f9447122e3282f48e3bf67c8b25b3ec0a05ec9e8cd780958eBlock Operator
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