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 4221808 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4223779 epoch_slot_no: 11779 block_no: 4221631 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2308 time: 2020-05-28 15:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91e09b309bd3e71a6e43b88dd0c88954ebaea705e6e678e360c5ce80f3e5502Block Operator
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