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 4222548 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4224519 epoch_slot_no: 12519 block_no: 4222371 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2020-05-28 19:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5e3c51a809fd1aa477c1cfe1e5faf839331ebbed5b91562aad599ef168f2bb3Block Operator
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