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 4222288 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4224259 epoch_slot_no: 12259 block_no: 4222111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2020-05-28 17:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888ebc429fe81d7550c0631947a6f430a18c2bfb9b72e8a3a691d831def233b2Block Operator
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