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 4221535 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4223506 epoch_slot_no: 11506 block_no: 4221358 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2809 time: 2020-05-28 13:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b05c7cab35b435b01520d9b5e17ec6ce0708f2e40279f88e1a1b4749635cc58Block Operator
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