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 4221685 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223656 epoch_slot_no: 11656 block_no: 4221508 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-28 14:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd79eb077f55e7ead6423b4a22ec1816d5d3fec6c88c9a7f341a01c01f404db30Block Operator
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