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 4223815 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225786 epoch_slot_no: 13786 block_no: 4223638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-05-29 02:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6a059db7fca81021f4bab72f10f81e19c4f7261276ad7c03045dcc2d50a6400Block Operator
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