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 4222804 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4224775 epoch_slot_no: 12775 block_no: 4222627 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3913 time: 2020-05-28 20:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda1485bde821f5599325e9ae6391333ffb45e60c68a4aa6356a2c149180503eaBlock Operator
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