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 4222193 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224164 epoch_slot_no: 12164 block_no: 4222016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1988 time: 2020-05-28 17:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7566aafd8e6cb9241a5312bf3139c1da32cdad63ac4dc70dae8f9ab6460401cBlock Operator
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