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 4222316 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4224287 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 4222139 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5106 time: 2020-05-28 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6a8f4fe2561de9c401a5ea4c53fbe40ecbe7cf86d1dc05164c955561c23ff9cBlock Operator
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