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 4221681 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223652 epoch_slot_no: 11652 block_no: 4221504 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1667 time: 2020-05-28 14:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c43bdc8b9cde92303aa0e50e5dd381db3153c2e5ab88817799d56725fbf64c2Block Operator
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