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 4221611 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4223582 epoch_slot_no: 11582 block_no: 4221434 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2020-05-28 14:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e3a93eab3dc80ad4a0ab37b213dc0796291e0ccdae2027e730b24a36d2dcedBlock Operator
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