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 4221195 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4223166 epoch_slot_no: 11166 block_no: 4221018 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1237 time: 2020-05-28 11:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471fdc028c0bb203b270fa97096d98b2336201f18851783e9857fa16854c3843Block Operator
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