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 4221972 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4223943 epoch_slot_no: 11943 block_no: 4221795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-28 16:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x501e3ef5214e5d5e649b55f8d572acc8c190e3d456aa9fe85e2ed30cba720471Block Operator
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