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 4222329 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224300 epoch_slot_no: 12300 block_no: 4222152 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1504 time: 2020-05-28 18:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99753efcfdd52d32232fc8f4a8a7b5e194dd2ecbcb9f28a55fdf9c3cce5603baBlock Operator
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