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 4223349 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225320 epoch_slot_no: 13320 block_no: 4223172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3004 time: 2020-05-28 23:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6ebcea764f9d9969e051cd19e7989662cd2052449f38ed3fc4baf0b5fc8dcb0Block Operator
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