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 4223276 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4225247 epoch_slot_no: 13247 block_no: 4223099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8709 time: 2020-05-28 23:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97146d6d126d1bab450f7c0d9b14331c10f5ab5535a68d28c1b936cc42726930Block Operator
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