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 4223387 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225358 epoch_slot_no: 13358 block_no: 4223210 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1952 time: 2020-05-28 23:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f8be511b827af29b47c752702d0a28b2d1d5aaa3722f3ee0d4b3360e606a4aBlock Operator
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