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 4222648 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4224619 epoch_slot_no: 12619 block_no: 4222471 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2020-05-28 19:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8184c5d221f93962bad2532c34a531ae3812f0d847783f97c532017e393154Block Operator
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