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 4223450 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225421 epoch_slot_no: 13421 block_no: 4223273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2477 time: 2020-05-29 00:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eebe27aaf16384113e1bdb501eb1d06eddb95ac8b2ac24ccd4e9ab2cb662c8bBlock Operator
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