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 4223299 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225270 epoch_slot_no: 13270 block_no: 4223122 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3033 time: 2020-05-28 23:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bbdcea53c20fa1bd0e069c4e6c002a184622c32da4b32c31d8596ea7ca9d175Block Operator
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