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 4221911 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223882 epoch_slot_no: 11882 block_no: 4221734 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-28 15:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ebe17a50edb8833ecd18612207ff6e4d0deb27ee4a0cf99c55b8a61118b3934Block Operator
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