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 4221087 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223058 epoch_slot_no: 11058 block_no: 4220910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2579 time: 2020-05-28 11:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeed13561bba056af5042dd084239ad80a9c41ddba108bc08727ad4a7ecd4a91Block Operator
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