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 4221446 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4223417 epoch_slot_no: 11417 block_no: 4221269 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4188 time: 2020-05-28 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a8abad17cefc59c3b11cf590ae012d35efc6b6f295e6837d329ba69f2a36b5fBlock Operator
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