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 4223012 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4224983 epoch_slot_no: 12983 block_no: 4222835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5670 time: 2020-05-28 21:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31dd562d2afa3de1b10f539135fb40714aa28130b15ce0258aa1e479565c4e54Block Operator
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