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 4221669 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223640 epoch_slot_no: 11640 block_no: 4221492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1372 time: 2020-05-28 14:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27c75208278773486e1436c739ed54f1a4c3536c4ff38c237af20d93355a3953Block Operator
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