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 4222937 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4224908 epoch_slot_no: 12908 block_no: 4222760 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2680 time: 2020-05-28 21:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4163539f7f7aadef222cb7e20a1cacc0bf5be36a25569a8ea38529f3283e95cBlock Operator
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