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 4221092 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223063 epoch_slot_no: 11063 block_no: 4220915 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-05-28 11:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7accf8a048c7eae5e05937a4fb56c280032df25dea6c082c38f640b1a3d62f69Block Operator
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