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 4222632 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224603 epoch_slot_no: 12603 block_no: 4222455 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-28 19:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e597b3cc8f969c63c07c7d7e67f23cc8a5713832f113c23d030c4c7ed63139Block Operator
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