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 4223878 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225849 epoch_slot_no: 13849 block_no: 4223701 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2819 time: 2020-05-29 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7898291bd40caf8e49bce6f9dd8b56dca3a616741d8dbc2dcc0b7f309fa58f7cBlock Operator
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