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 4223680 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225651 epoch_slot_no: 13651 block_no: 4223503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1919 time: 2020-05-29 01:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc211c26bdb1b15ed8de712f60eaf7713bfcfaadb07636b15174241f607bd347dBlock Operator
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