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 4223572 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225543 epoch_slot_no: 13543 block_no: 4223395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2036 time: 2020-05-29 00:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc927e6bf3435b7b26add151817bc2cb062469c05569cd8c6f0c1222fad47c5a5Block Operator
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