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 4222370 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4224341 epoch_slot_no: 12341 block_no: 4222193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3557 time: 2020-05-28 18:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd16114a1ef11c07d929b0afbce510d25fdbbf7a8ca16a08b69d8fa0ee2822171Block Operator
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