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 4223159 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4225130 epoch_slot_no: 13130 block_no: 4222982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2760 time: 2020-05-28 22:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f897508d6cdcc93f7c6b4b69f6407539eb64f7f5a5f854496b87bbdbee6be1Block Operator
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