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 4222202 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224173 epoch_slot_no: 12173 block_no: 4222025 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-28 17:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b59e7a34c75455e8d6d21a1ae11eaa46faf2756cfd3f375e30dce2fc4205d5dBlock Operator
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