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 4222538 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224509 epoch_slot_no: 12509 block_no: 4222361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-28 19:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd29a94ac1af7b866bb76f7238864c9f20c514c92d84a298b5e843ccfdd65cfe2Block Operator
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