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 4223186 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4225157 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 4223009 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14522 time: 2020-05-28 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b445882d4263c921a67dacc8c96f36145f935dc9a53514358318f751611f5cBlock Operator
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