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 4221770 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223741 epoch_slot_no: 11741 block_no: 4221593 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2020-05-28 14:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e73a2545992d0b118cf271bc9e928a6d79e7134411a3f4385bcc537cd853809Block Operator
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