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 4222996 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4224967 epoch_slot_no: 12967 block_no: 4222819 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2641 time: 2020-05-28 21:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63e2afa43106ffe439f2e712dd8a6e9e9882a940263931adfdd0da65776166d0Block Operator
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