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 4222136 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224107 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 4221959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2020-05-28 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34d881b1ec127242adeaa26d6354ebb430a72e4465dd7aadcc37f5446e2d4b42Block Operator
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