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 4222224 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4224195 epoch_slot_no: 12195 block_no: 4222047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-05-28 17:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4629429318f4bc3b1aaa6dd32f12f2edf76ae298f0f658dd6c064afa0d46b9f4Block Operator
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