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 4223393 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225364 epoch_slot_no: 13364 block_no: 4223216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2020-05-28 23:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9077718a84c20f7c7fd67ac895e10025dab4c33d0156ad76dd7bd38e144cfac8Block Operator
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