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 4223173 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4225144 epoch_slot_no: 13144 block_no: 4222996 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3006 time: 2020-05-28 22:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06230cec7729f1dc4b55665fb2d30c14981c8d1a4dde3a5722cacb0e63a7e51cBlock Operator
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