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 4222829 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4224800 epoch_slot_no: 12800 block_no: 4222652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1956 time: 2020-05-28 20:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66fa246c378d22f79480da9a1d79df1f82f8c73f2efd1a5a08ce6257b478392bBlock Operator
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