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 4223907 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4225878 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 4223730 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2074 time: 2020-05-29 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed2b35a23d66353b4e95488b2cc5792f6960f2dfc318b085ae6212f2eaee31d4Block Operator
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