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 4224194 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4226165 epoch_slot_no: 14165 block_no: 4224017 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4205 time: 2020-05-29 04:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8a701fd18b3af6a7e269ab6577b062ad9f7ab51d311e74f498a2d25214aec1Block Operator
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