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 4221971 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4223942 epoch_slot_no: 11942 block_no: 4221794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2568 time: 2020-05-28 16:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e6e7b8a7a0dbb39eeb854a146d5dbfa90ae7b9cc1ff353c6d79275fedf24278Block Operator
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