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 4224186 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226157 epoch_slot_no: 14157 block_no: 4224009 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8913 time: 2020-05-29 04:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67bb880e9b75f9fdd27e88a05425e6be4f1179879d2cbfc63511919d61e92e3eBlock Operator
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