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 4221777 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223748 epoch_slot_no: 11748 block_no: 4221600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2020-05-28 15:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd75c8a71e053f2610f4f8ee887515a20ab7c0f1d1c478f043c6c8c1263b0e7ffBlock Operator
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