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 4221575 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4223546 epoch_slot_no: 11546 block_no: 4221398 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1763 time: 2020-05-28 13:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee9f84130cdc4930f295810c5ecc8b4612da90a47888b8fe33915bf7746cf93Block Operator
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