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 4223647 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225618 epoch_slot_no: 13618 block_no: 4223470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-05-29 01:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a46ba3c7b2dc45bb1aee1699bb8ef98e159b7ca9dbddc8131b9ad9043a0282fBlock Operator
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