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 4221872 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4223843 epoch_slot_no: 11843 block_no: 4221695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2522 time: 2020-05-28 15:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf727dfcec9872702a261c0f99e00bb077f935ff02af0d22f0d7f280603c77d03Block Operator
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