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 4222369 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224340 epoch_slot_no: 12340 block_no: 4222192 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-05-28 18:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41376648b8c3f524fd86ee38ffa8ddc2209bc24bc496f6c10232c33ca8c3d6aBlock Operator
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