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 4223958 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4225929 epoch_slot_no: 13929 block_no: 4223781 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1692 time: 2020-05-29 03:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x415054016403efc0f76f364ab26e726f28e9b61e4035a6c646ffc2a30a741e33Block Operator
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