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 4223852 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4225823 epoch_slot_no: 13823 block_no: 4223675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-29 02:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded77e937e24df05c267ff5cf36160f2bce74cb8e8d98d135757d8cc2542b8ccBlock Operator
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