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 4222680 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4224651 epoch_slot_no: 12651 block_no: 4222503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2714 time: 2020-05-28 20:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b2dead659b9460d0eb16d65116a3d9eed69a2a5ad23b6c0a37ef877a8b88cfBlock Operator
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