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 4223047 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4225018 epoch_slot_no: 13018 block_no: 4222870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-28 22:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa061acefb04d497488188c575527aa8690685fb0f3d0b18f2f42ad4317b5f7bBlock Operator
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