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 4221569 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4223540 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 4221392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2020-05-28 13:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x805e92cd435210384a19364eeb7bee1bc2e6d53e6279cb1bd0ae9ed8477bcc8bBlock Operator
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