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 4221128 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223099 epoch_slot_no: 11099 block_no: 4220951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-28 11:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe280f381acc9da8f4ade08da7e0b9640d480b5eaca79a7623d6181d6a18ce97aBlock Operator
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