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 4221386 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 4223357 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 4221209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 24350 time: 2020-05-28 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb876cae9875d52181332da89ebd67b33467e26de1dda11805964fafcf2eecb64Block Operator
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