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 4221495 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4223466 epoch_slot_no: 11466 block_no: 4221318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-28 13:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3dd9590244a63bec5ebe6ec4984e460fb1ca908639feb9ad31a6b8f0c331007Block Operator
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