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 4221761 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4223732 epoch_slot_no: 11732 block_no: 4221584 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2985 time: 2020-05-28 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd754f037944146aa6b24435e636bf177152b1a944d90c6f599a6034af9bf8e93Block Operator
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