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 4221539 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4223510 epoch_slot_no: 11510 block_no: 4221362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2214 time: 2020-05-28 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6055f38c2172e2de6519e906ff4ec148eab82518a1b66cd58aa675cf739b7a3dBlock Operator
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