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 4222225 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4224196 epoch_slot_no: 12196 block_no: 4222048 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3611 time: 2020-05-28 17:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ced53224e4ee2e11b560a767fca64e20924131eb212f9a7e4d5f1c5a4e88185Block Operator
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