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 4223784 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4225755 epoch_slot_no: 13755 block_no: 4223607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2443 time: 2020-05-29 02:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c960f622c28114e2340b2135a117026d71b9a5795c7505a7d3eba4e8e2991aBlock Operator
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