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 4223087 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4225058 epoch_slot_no: 13058 block_no: 4222910 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2020-05-28 22:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x760c12390bd14df82f20ea6525048cf754d2cf0fe906d49e4c4bb8dbd034e6ecBlock Operator
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