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 4223499 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225470 epoch_slot_no: 13470 block_no: 4223322 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2971 time: 2020-05-29 00:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc70ebfc6b7a57249e8e430e833565c86e1e29ab106b610e52c6163a5b3ba0b3Block Operator
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