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 4223516 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225487 epoch_slot_no: 13487 block_no: 4223339 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4047 time: 2020-05-29 00:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2de3c2219751abe91cdf5a7f94233635c6dfe024def24f2906c1ba234638185Block Operator
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