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 4224128 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4226099 epoch_slot_no: 14099 block_no: 4223951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6856 time: 2020-05-29 04:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac269c6843552902a3d094c2639be9d7fd8225f7fdcd91a2604249c817afcbe6Block Operator
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