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 4223685 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4225656 epoch_slot_no: 13656 block_no: 4223508 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1678 time: 2020-05-29 01:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c9deb8ce3820b9a587ae461630ecfc609669773f7057445736d1b4e3131caeBlock Operator
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