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 4222412 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224383 epoch_slot_no: 12383 block_no: 4222235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1467 time: 2020-05-28 18:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6fc082718cc4bb2004d3ba4fe96427fa63ed367888b8bc7887157bfe8fa77dBlock Operator
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