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 4222801 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4224772 epoch_slot_no: 12772 block_no: 4222624 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2403 time: 2020-05-28 20:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x573b04c331af596aca061e8d9226be98937832b01cd87248074741c00cfbb9deBlock Operator
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