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 4223036 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4225007 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4222859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6652 time: 2020-05-28 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70eed93cd3ba2213bdbcde08b03ff2f0530300242923df306dcac663f26a4be5Block Operator
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