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 4223315 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225286 epoch_slot_no: 13286 block_no: 4223138 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4505 time: 2020-05-28 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f4e974fa53eb7e399d9cc1919fe992c818568c5af72373f2aa2038c5a05777Block Operator
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