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 4221056 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4223027 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 4220879 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3690 time: 2020-05-28 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x024e14c0ba07cc484813bce8c7e08ba08aba2131a764e436e3543d475adf12d3Block Operator
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