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 4222317 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4224288 epoch_slot_no: 12288 block_no: 4222140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1857 time: 2020-05-28 18:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7908ee0d710d040b35340dda8ec1047c240ea27b2fbb4d9479b4a3de4ebe3249Block Operator
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