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 4221376 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4223347 epoch_slot_no: 11347 block_no: 4221199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4762 time: 2020-05-28 12:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e79de50c7da7720ef830f38478a503e5f6560f83686f5b2b33b98cc1e3a3689Block Operator
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