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 4223361 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4225332 epoch_slot_no: 13332 block_no: 4223184 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3376 time: 2020-05-28 23:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3339b76c998634c195bb6976e1aa015a7f7f2b50b629267cff9acfb5ef1aa1Block Operator
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