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 4222826 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4224797 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 4222649 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11839 time: 2020-05-28 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd4a5a5b389b1b8fbeef1938d2da32d2b8947206af43a4ad7b894759dfd84feBlock Operator
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