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 4221836 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223807 epoch_slot_no: 11807 block_no: 4221659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-28 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92eb7b2cfe47023dda79f29103a221bfeb187655d0d99589a62dc6f25afad3c6Block Operator
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