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 4223819 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225790 epoch_slot_no: 13790 block_no: 4223642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5540 time: 2020-05-29 02:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7384a1b561028e18a498ed1af94e3e7faf947c275df4f1665e4bb7fe822c98edBlock Operator
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