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 4223521 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225492 epoch_slot_no: 13492 block_no: 4223344 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3526 time: 2020-05-29 00:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57932373d7d3d35fb6d68b59464600d4f29df73b2219a71c6c8120b9f1b53708Block Operator
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