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 4222172 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224143 epoch_slot_no: 12143 block_no: 4221995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1557 time: 2020-05-28 17:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89463782fe2680754988ba2ac405e2e0bc487ab6bf8c3cffde57c5414e93f1e8Block Operator
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