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 4221084 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223055 epoch_slot_no: 11055 block_no: 4220907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-28 11:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ad94afd0346f35293d54de84492ac7b11cd0f9503182a8d6d129a7b5699c1fBlock Operator
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