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 4221566 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4223537 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 4221389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 20687 time: 2020-05-28 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88bb99a6dc1aa4909a035fa965b3fe6c75eba8e9e4ade98902491de0a8431fa9Block Operator
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