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 4223546 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 4225517 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 4223369 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 25601 time: 2020-05-29 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2ef21c6f505179f1722e8f374be026c68a9e1e407fee905459cd3e9004e15fbBlock Operator
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