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 4222113 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4224084 epoch_slot_no: 12084 block_no: 4221936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2666 time: 2020-05-28 16:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfed6575a5e395fade541d25a5c6767652068699155d778cb4d4c2019192694abBlock Operator
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