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 4222531 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224502 epoch_slot_no: 12502 block_no: 4222354 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6422 time: 2020-05-28 19:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b0ebf0f26632b2ed6c43e3b3294cde215f66e9ea807f114b29c3cd00ef99b5aBlock Operator
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