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 4222601 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4224572 epoch_slot_no: 12572 block_no: 4222424 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2181 time: 2020-05-28 19:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a9edd23d29cb621812ac749d895e54e3d9c6246dfc18ca2dd01825f82242bc1Block Operator
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