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 4223216 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4225187 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 4223039 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4306 time: 2020-05-28 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc201695c039d2458c82078c6c74ff5f065f5cb3d3073f319243662bf43b23a1Block Operator
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